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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $249 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 31% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 79% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 2,735 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Liberty University?
- Carson Newman College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Liberty University ($32,900.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Liberty University ($19,755 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 23% lower than costs at Liberty University ($10,507 vs. $12,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Liberty University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 120.2% larger than aid received Liberty University ($26,472 vs. $12,023)
Carson-Newman College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 31 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Carson Newman College (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,600 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $286 lower median federal student loan debt than Liberty University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,166)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Liberty University graduates. ($246 vs. $249)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/