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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 1,798 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #989 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $9,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $20,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $12,114 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $10,630 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $9,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 2,376 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 2,130 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 89.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 840/1080 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $201 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,798 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Concord University?
- Carson Newman College is 261.5% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $9,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Carson-Newman College than Concord University ($32,900.00 vs. $20,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Carson-Newman College ($10,630 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 15.3% lower than costs at Concord University ($10,507 vs. $12,114)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Concord University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 170% larger than aid received Concord University ($26,472 vs. $9,805)
Carson-Newman College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 45 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Concord University (3.4)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Concord University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $4,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $23,880)
- Concord University graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($201 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/