- Both Carson-Newman University and Lipscomb University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Lipscomb University has more expensive tuition of $38,824 than Carson-Newman University ($34,700).
- Lipscomb University has tighter acceptance rate of 60.43% than Carson-Newman University (67.36%).
- Lipscomb University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Carson-Newman University (1,060).
- Lipscomb University is larger with 4,704 students than Carson-Newman University (2,586 students).
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| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #120 in National Universities #2 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Nashville, TN |
| Known as | David Lipscomb University David Lipscomb Lipscomb | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $38,824 |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $17,100 |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $22,046 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 60.43% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 29.62% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 4,704 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 2,955 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 1,749 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 459 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,500 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) $4,457 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) $8,040 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 232 Full-time 262 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 826 Full-time 297 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $72,202 for Faculties $58,604 Part-time |