| Clarkson vs. Lipscomb |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#192 in National Universities #32 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #188 in National Universities #5 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$57,950 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$38,824 |
| expensive$36,856 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$17,100 |
| More$39,197 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$22,046 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,230 SAT 27 ACT |
| Easier78.42% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter71.12% |
| Lower11.53% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable26.53% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller3,719 | Total Enrollment | Larger4,704 |
| Smaller2,668 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,955 |
| Smaller1,051 | Graduate Student Population | Larger1,749 |
| Smaller281 | Online Student Population | Larger459 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower69% |
| 20% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Lower83% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,482) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,766) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 357 | Number of faculties | 494 |
| Higher$102,809 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$76,885 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.