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WVU WVSU Fairmont State Lincoln Memorial University University of Charleston Concord University ECU ETSU Old Dominion Maryville College Tennessee D&E College| Carson Newman College | Marshall University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Huntington, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 10,691 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #813 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | marshall.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $7,190 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $18,244 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $11,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $8,756 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $11,221 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 6,356 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 6,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 930/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 10, 2025 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $23,134 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $239 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Marshall University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marshall University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (10,691 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Marshall University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Marshall University?
- Carson Newman College is 335.3% more expensive to attend than Marshall University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $7,190.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Marshall University ($31,300.00 vs. $18,244.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marshall University than Carson-Newman College ($8,756 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 17.3% lower than costs at Marshall University ($10,097 vs. $11,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Marshall University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 120.1% larger than aid received Marshall University ($24,697 vs. $11,221)
Carson-Newman College vs. Marshall University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Marshall University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marshall University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 11 points higher than at Marshall University (1028)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Marshall University (23)
- Accepted freshman Marshall University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Marshall University has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Marshall University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Marshall 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 Marshall University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Marshall University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Marshall University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,200)
- Marshall University students graduate with a $746 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,134 vs. $23,880)
- Marshall University graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($239 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marshall University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/