Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Tennessee
Christian colleges where at least a third of students receive federal Pell Grants, ranked by graduation rate.
Christian colleges where Pell Grant students thrive in Tennessee3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by graduation rate.
How this list is made
- Schools in Tennessee.
- Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
- Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- At least a third of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, and the college has a graduation rate from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by graduation rate, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson University | $22,063 | $21,500 | $40,596 | 57% |
| Carson-Newman University | $20,251 | $21,500 | $48,382 | 53% |
| King University | $22,347 | $22,750 | $59,831 | 48% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.