Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern College of Optometry | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Tusculum University | Greeneville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | Nashville, TN | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | Antioch, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $24,750 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern College of Optometry | - | - | - | - | 532 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $29,264 | 60.74% | 50% | 10:1 | 1,052 |
| Tusculum University | $28,500 | 81.08% | 33% | 16:1 | 1,303 |
| Watkins College of Art Design & Film | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary- YMCA Outdoor Center | - | - | - | - | - |
| Average | $24,750 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 193 |