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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 1025/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2025 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $230 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 934 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Martin Methodist College?
- Carson Newman College is 247.8% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 247.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than Martin Methodist College ($31,300.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than Carson-Newman College ($16,762 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 17.4% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,600 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 173.2% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($24,697 vs. $9,039)
Carson-Newman College vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or Carson-Newman College .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Martin Methodist College? 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 Martin Methodist College and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Carson Newman College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $6,800 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $34,900)
- Martin Methodist College students graduate with a $1,565 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,315 vs. $23,880)
- Martin Methodist College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($230 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College 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/