Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lincoln Memorial University ETSU IWU Maryville College Franklin College of Indiana Tennessee Cumberland College BSU Tennessee Tech Hanover College GWU Tusculum College| Anderson University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
||||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,255 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #589 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | cn.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $34,590 | $32,900 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,590 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,250 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,914 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,121 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,661 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,024 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 940/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Anderson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,255 students)
Anderson University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Carson-Newman College?
- Anderson University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($34,590.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Anderson University than Carson Newman College ($34,590.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Anderson University ($19,755 vs. $21,914)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 16.6% lower than costs at Anderson University ($10,507 vs. $12,250)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Anderson University students is 2.5% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($27,121 vs. $26,472)
Anderson University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University 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 Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Anderson University (1050) is 11 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Anderson University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than Anderson University (53.4%)
Anderson University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Carson Newman College (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Anderson University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Anderson University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/