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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | Nashville, TN | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||
| Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Carson-Newman University | Jefferson City, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | Athens, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $21,950 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aquinas College | no recent data available (probably not active) | ||||
| Belmont University | $41,320 | 96.27% | 72% | 12:1 | 8,910 |
| Carson-Newman University | $34,700 | 79.78% | 56% | 10:1 | 2,586 |
| Tennessee Wesleyan University | $29,264 | 60.74% | 50% | 10:1 | 1,052 |
| Vanderbilt University | $63,946 | 6.67% | 92% | 7:1 | 13,710 |
| Average | $21,950 | - | 0.00% | 7.00:1 | 342 |