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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $214 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | UTC | ||
| 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
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (11,380 students vs. 2,735 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or UTC?
- Carson Newman College is 299.7% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($32,900.00 vs. $16,296.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga than Carson-Newman College ($13,801 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga are 4.5% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,052 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 169.2% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($26,472 vs. $9,834)
Carson-Newman College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 48 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming UTC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Carson-Newman College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or UTC? 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 UTC and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,100 more per year than UTC graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,600)
- The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga students graduate with a $3,088 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($20,792 vs. $23,880)
- UTC graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($214 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UTC students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/