Special Learning Opportunity
The following table compares the special learning opportunities between selected colleges including distance learning opportunities, ROTC program, Study abroad, and more special chances of learning. This statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2022-2023.
| Name | Online Class | ROTC | Teacher Cert. | Study Abroad | Weekend/ Evening College | Campus Housing* | Meal Plan** |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (283) | ✔ |
| The University of the South | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ (1,800) | ✔ ($7,038) |
| Southern Adventist University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,600) | ✔ ($3,480) |
| Union University | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ (1,288) | ✔ ($3,950) |
| Visible Music College | Under, Grad | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ (100) | ✔ |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Nashville | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Student Services on Campus
The following table compares the on-campus students services and facilities between selected colleges including Student Counseling, Employment services for current students, Placement service for program completers, On-campus daycare facility, and library information.
| Name | Career Counseling | Employment Service | Placement Service | On Campus Daycare | Library Facilities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | ✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
| The University of the South | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | Own Library |
| Southern Adventist University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Union University | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Visible Music College | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✗ | Own Library |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Nashville | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Own Library |
Athletics Associations
The following table summarizes the alheletic teams and program information of selected colleges. Among 6 selected colleges, 2 schools are member of NAA, and 2 schools are member of NCAA.
| Name | Members | Football | Basketball | Baseball | All Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| The University of the South | NAA, NCAA | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | Southern Athletic Association | 13 athletic programs |
| Southern Adventist University | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Union University | NAA, NCAA | - | Gulf South Conference | Gulf South Conference | 7 athletic programs |
| Visible Music College | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Nashville | Athletic Information is not available | ||||
NAA: National Athletic Association
NCAA: National Collegiate Athletic Association
Additional Characteristics
The following table compares and describes additional facts of selected colleges including religious affiliation, specialized schools, and medical degree offer, and other facts.
| Name | Religious Affiliation | Historical Black School | Tribal School | Has Hospital | Offer Medical Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College | United Methodist | ✔ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ |
| The University of the South | Protestant Episcopal | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Southern Adventist University | Seventh Day Adventist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Union University | Southern Baptist | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Visible Music College | Interdenominational | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Relay Graduate School of Education - Nashville | Not affiliated | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
*dormitory capacity
**yearly costs