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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 4,648 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #980 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $16,542 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $11,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $15,773 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $11,498 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 8,230 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 7,384 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 89.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 14/17 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 830/1030 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $305 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (4,648 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or VSU?
- Carson Newman College is 465% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.2% higher at Carson-Newman College than Virginia State University ($31,300.00 vs. $16,542.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Carson-Newman College ($15,773 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 14.3% lower than costs at Virginia State University ($10,097 vs. $11,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Virginia State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 114.8% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($24,697 vs. $11,498)
Carson-Newman College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 182 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.7%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or VSU? 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 VSU and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Virginia State University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $5,000 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $5,620 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $29,500)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($246 vs. $305)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/