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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Cookeville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 9,902 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #570 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | tntech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $18,552 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $10,502 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $15,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $8,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 7,229 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 5,646 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 78.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 36.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $16,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $165 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Tennessee Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Tennessee Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Tennessee Tech?
- Carson Newman College is 267.4% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Tennessee Technological University ($31,300.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than Carson-Newman College ($15,188 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 4% lower than costs at Tennessee Technological University ($10,097 vs. $10,502)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Tennessee Technological University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 191.5% larger than aid received Tennessee Technological University ($24,697 vs. $8,471)
Carson-Newman College vs. Tennessee Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Tennessee Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Tennessee Tech or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Tennessee Technological University (1102) is 63 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Tennessee Tech students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Tennessee Tech students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Tennessee Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Tennessee Tech? 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 Tech and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee Tech is higher than Carson Newman College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Tennessee Technological University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,700)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $7,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($16,000 vs. $23,880)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $81 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($165 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/