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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,735 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,900 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,900 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,507 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,755 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,472 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,991 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 2,042 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.3% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $261 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 30% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 2,735 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Memphis?
- Carson Newman College is 286.2% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 153.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than University of Memphis ($32,900.00 vs. $12,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Memphis than Carson-Newman College ($13,656 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Memphis are 1.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,344 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 135.6% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($26,472 vs. $11,234)
Carson-Newman College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 10 points higher than at Memphis (1029)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Memphis (3.48)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than University of Memphis (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $500 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,370 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,250)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($246 vs. $261)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/