Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Bethel University | McKenzie, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Fisk University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Southern Adventist University | Collegedale, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Richmont Graduate University | Chattanooga, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont University | $41,320 | 96.27% | 72% | 12:1 | 8,910 |
| Bethel University | $18,168 | 88.79% | 44% | 17:1 | 4,686 |
| Fisk University | $24,298 | 70.97% | 56% | 12:1 | 1,055 |
| Southern Adventist University | $25,590 | 65.78% | 51% | 15:1 | 2,903 |
| Southern College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 532 |
| Richmont Graduate University | $19,980 | - | - | - | 343 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |