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Overview |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Greenville, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,095 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bju.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,750 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,750 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,350 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,733 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,717 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $246 |
Diversity |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Bob Jones University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bob Jones University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,095 students vs. 2,586 students)
Bob Jones University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bob Jones University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Bob Jones University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at Carson-Newman College than Bob Jones University ($31,300.00 vs. $19,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bob Jones University than Carson-Newman College ($18,733 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bob Jones University are 8% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,350 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Bob Jones University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 80% larger than aid received Bob Jones University ($24,697 vs. $13,717)
Which college is harder to get into, Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University .
- The average SAT score at Bob Jones University (1049) is 10 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Bob Jones University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Bob Jones University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
Bob Jones University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bob Jones 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 Bob Jones University.
- The graduation rate at Bob Jones University is higher than Carson Newman College (62% vs. 45%)
- Bob Jones University students graduate with a $4,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $23,880)
- Bob Jones University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($196 vs. $246)
- More Bob Jones University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/