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AAMU Albany State University TROY Tennessee State University Tuskegee University AUM Jacksonville State University Lincoln Memorial University ETSU Maryville College CAU South Carolina State University| Alabama State University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,828 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1016 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,050 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,176 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,029 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,731 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 6,502 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 828/1041 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $246 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Alabama State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,828 students vs. 2,586 students)
Alabama State vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 275.8% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Alabama State University ($31,300.00 vs. $16,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alabama State University than Carson-Newman College ($13,176 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 66.9% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($6,050 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Alabama State University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 146.3% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($24,697 vs. $10,029)
Alabama State vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 195 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (96.6%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Alabama State vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State or Carson-Newman College? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Carson-Newman College and Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Alabama State University (45% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,500)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $8,211 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($23,880 vs. $32,091)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($246 vs. $331)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/