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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Brownwood, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 838 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | hputx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $27,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $27,850 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $9,616 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $24,117 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $18,817 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 1,233 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 768 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 62.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 28.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 920/1130 | ||
| 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 | Howard Payne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $25,686 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $265 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Howard Payne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Howard Payne University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 838 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Howard Payne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Howard Payne University?
- Carson Newman College is 12.4% more expensive to attend than Howard Payne University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Howard Payne University ($31,300.00 vs. $27,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Howard Payne University ($20,111 vs. $24,117)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard Payne University are 5% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,616 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Howard Payne University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 31.2% larger than aid received Howard Payne University ($24,697 vs. $18,817)
Carson-Newman College vs. Howard Payne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Howard Payne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Howard Payne University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 74 points higher than at Howard Payne University (965)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Howard Payne University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Howard Payne University (3.3)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Howard Payne University (62.3%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Howard Payne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Howard Payne 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 Howard Payne University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Howard Payne University is higher than Carson Newman College (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Howard Payne University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,806 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard Payne University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,686)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Howard Payne University graduates. ($246 vs. $265)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard Payne University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/