Tusculum vs. Vanderbilt |
#84 in Federal Region IV Universities #26 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges |
Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$28,500 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$63,946 |
cheaper$14,400 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$56,128 |
Less$16,908 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$49,056 |
Admission | ||
Lower1,010 SAT 20 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,530 SAT 35 ACT |
Easier81.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter6.67% |
Lower13.15% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable52.34% |
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 | 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 | ||
Smaller1,303 | Total Enrollment | Larger13,710 |
Smaller1,111 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,151 |
Smaller192 | Graduate Student Population | Larger6,559 |
Smaller113 | Online Student Population | Larger699 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower33% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
2% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower55% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 699) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty16 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty7 to 1 |
89 | Number of faculties | 1,524 |
Lower$44,804 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$136,648 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.