Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Tennessee. By school type, there are 2 public and 8 private schools in best schools in Tennessee. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | Knoxville, TN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Rhodes College | Memphis, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 4 | Union University | Jackson, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 5 | Lipscomb University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | Henderson, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | Chattanooga, TN | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 8 | Bryan College-Dayton | Dayton, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 10 | Belmont University | Nashville, TN | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Tennessee is $28,517 for State residents and $34,276 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 67.24% and graduation rate is 68.30%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vanderbilt University | $56,966 | 7.14% | 93% | 8:1 | 13,537 |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,244 / $31,664 | 74.94% | 72% | 17:1 | 30,559 |
| 3 | Rhodes College | $50,910 | 56.88% | 85% | 9:1 | 1,875 |
| 4 | Union University | $35,510 | 52.89% | 68% | 10:1 | 3,071 |
| 5 | Lipscomb University | $35,752 | 73.99% | 71% | 14:1 | 4,884 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | $23,300 | 87.88% | 65% | 13:1 | 2,188 |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,848 / $25,966 | 85.68% | 54% | 18:1 | 11,728 |
| 8 | Bryan College-Dayton | $17,360 | - | 58% | 12:1 | 1,412 |
| 9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $26,898 | 77.70% | 49% | 13:1 | 3,968 |
| 10 | Belmont University | $38,430 | 88.08% | 68% | 14:1 | 8,204 |
| Average | $28,517 / $34,276 | 67.24% | 68.30% | 12.80:1 | 8,143 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Tennesseeand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.