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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $224 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 2,735 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or CU?
- Carson Newman College is 23.5% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at Carson-Newman College than Cumberland University ($32,900.00 vs. $26,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Carson-Newman College ($17,669 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 1.4% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,360 vs. $10,507)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($26,472 vs. $23,749)
Carson-Newman College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 50 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CU (3.3)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than CU (67%)
Carson-Newman College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or CU? 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 CU and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Cumberland University (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,800 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $2,151 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,880)
- CU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($224 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/