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, Post-Graduate |
| 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 | Associate, 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 | Certificate, 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 $35,457 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 | $60,348 | 7.14% | 93% | 8:1 | 13,796 |
| 2 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville | $13,243 / $31,664 | 74.94% | 72% | 17:1 | 31,701 |
| 3 | Rhodes College | $52,310 | 56.88% | 85% | 10:1 | 2,073 |
| 4 | Union University | $36,880 | 52.89% | 68% | 9:1 | 2,930 |
| 5 | Lipscomb University | $37,152 | 73.99% | 71% | 14:1 | 4,778 |
| 6 | Freed-Hardeman University | $24,300 | 87.88% | 65% | 13:1 | 2,320 |
| 7 | The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga | $9,847 / $25,966 | 85.68% | 54% | 18:1 | 11,457 |
| 8 | Bryan College-Dayton | $17,900 | - | 58% | 13:1 | 1,550 |
| 9 | Trevecca Nazarene University | $28,200 | 77.70% | 49% | 17:1 | 3,717 |
| 10 | Belmont University | $39,850 | 88.08% | 68% | 14:1 | 8,696 |
| Average | $28,517 / $35,457 | 67.24% | 68.30% | 13.30:1 | 8,302 | |
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.