| Lipscomb vs. JU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#188 in National Universities #5 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #36 in Federal Region IV Universities #26 in Florida Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,572 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$48,150 |
| cheaper$17,334 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$21,818 |
| Less$23,739 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$31,547 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,280 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,190 SAT 25 ACT |
| Easier67.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter56.94% |
| Favorable24.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.31% |
| High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | 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 Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger5,017 | Total Enrollment | Smaller4,247 |
| Larger3,336 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller2,946 |
| Larger1,681 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,301 |
| Larger616 | Online Student Population | Smaller433 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher72% | Graduate Rate | Lower51% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 34% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,525) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,186) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 563 | Number of faculty | 405 |
| Higher$79,080 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$78,778 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.