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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 2,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #788 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $32,960 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $32,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $13,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $21,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $29,348 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 4,725 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 2,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 62.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 970/1150 | ||
| 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 | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $258 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| 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 Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,595 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($32,960.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Carson Newman College ($32,960.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Texas Wesleyan University ($19,755 vs. $21,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 24% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($10,507 vs. $13,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 10.9% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($29,348 vs. $26,472)
Carson-Newman College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 36 points higher than at Texas Wesleyan University (1003)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Texas Wesleyan University (3.35)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than Texas Wesleyan University (62.4%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Texas Wesleyan 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 Texas Wesleyan University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Texas Wesleyan University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,999)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/