American Baptist College vs. Tusculum University

Comparable Facts

Compare American Baptist College in Nashville, TN with Tusculum University in Greeneville, TN on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

Tusculum University is larger than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (1,103 students vs. 46 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• American Baptist College is located in Nashville, TN (Large City setting); Tusculum University is in Greeneville, TN (Distant Town setting).
• American Baptist College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Tusculum University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: American Baptist College 5:1; Tusculum University 18:1.

Cost details

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 4.2% lower than at Tusculum University ($10,536 vs. $11,000).
• Out-of-state tuition is 115% higher at Tusculum University than at American Baptist College (about $15,646 more per year; $29,250 vs. $13,604).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at American Baptist College than at Tusculum University (100% vs. 94%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Tusculum University students is 27% larger than aid received by American Baptist College students ($23,759 vs. $18,704).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are open admission at American Baptist College, test-free at Tusculum University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Tusculum University graduates have a $4,250 lower median loan debt than American Baptist College graduates ($27,000 vs. $31,250).
• Among borrowers, Tusculum University graduates have an estimated $44 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than American Baptist College graduates ($279 vs. $323).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.