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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.31 | ||
| 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 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $237 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (7,718 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or RU?
- Carson Newman College is 283.8% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Radford University ($31,300.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Carson-Newman College ($17,105 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 4.7% lower than costs at Radford University ($10,097 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Radford University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 153.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($24,697 vs. $9,733)
Carson-Newman College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Carson-Newman College .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or RU? 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 RU and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Carson Newman College (56% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $41,700)
- Radford University students graduate with a $880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,880)
- RU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/