| Vanderbilt vs. Mid-South Christian |
#16 in National Universities #105 in World University Rankings #1 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #14 in Faith Related Schools |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Theological seminaries, Bible college, and other faith-related institution |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$67,498 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$11,990 |
| expensive$57,868 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$3,980 |
| More$53,335 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$8,688 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,540 SAT 35 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Tighter5.86% | Acceptance Rate | Easier100.00% |
| Lower61.23% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable100.00% |
| 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 | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger13,575 | Total Enrollment | Smaller32 |
| Larger7,221 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller19 |
| Larger6,354 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller13 |
| Larger652 | Online Student Population | Smaller13 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower60% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower25% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,966) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 40) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $7,142) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,000) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty4 to 1 |
| 1,628 | Number of faculty | 12 |
| Higher$148,484 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$43,667 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.