| Lipscomb vs. Vanderbilt |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#188 in National Universities #5 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$40,572 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,498 |
| cheaper$17,334 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$57,868 |
| Less$23,739 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$53,335 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,280 SAT 26 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,540 SAT 35 ACT |
| Easier67.73% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter5.86% |
| Lower24.91% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable61.23% |
| 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 Work experience 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 |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller5,017 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,575 |
| Smaller3,336 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,221 |
| Smaller1,681 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,354 |
| Smaller616 | Online Student Population | Larger652 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower72% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
| Lower84% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
| 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: 5,966) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,996) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty13 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 |
| 563 | Number of faculty | 1,628 |
| Lower$79,080 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$148,484 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.