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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 8,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #998 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | tnstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $7,320 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $21,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $10,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $9,231 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $15,589 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 94% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 12,890 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 11,940 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 92.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 14.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 856/1068 | ||
| 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 | Tennessee State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 29% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $289 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 70% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tennessee State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (8,198 students vs. 2,735 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Tennessee State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Tennessee State University?
- Carson Newman College is 349.5% more expensive to attend than Tennessee State University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,320.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Tennessee State University ($32,900.00 vs. $21,036.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee State University than Carson-Newman College ($9,231 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee State University are 3.8% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,120 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Tennessee State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 69.8% larger than aid received Tennessee State University ($26,472 vs. $15,589)
Carson-Newman College vs. Tennessee State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Tennessee State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee State University or Carson-Newman College .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tennessee State University (3.22)
- Tennessee State University has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Tennessee State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Tennessee State 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 Tennessee State University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Tennessee State University (45% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $3,300 more per year than Tennessee State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $4,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Tennessee State University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $28,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Tennessee State University graduates. ($246 vs. $289)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/