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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #1021 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 69% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 813/990 | ||
| 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 | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $348 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,860 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Virginia Union University?
- Carson Newman College is 197.2% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.2% higher at Carson-Newman College than Virginia Union University ($31,300.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Virginia Union University ($20,111 vs. $21,057)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 8.7% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,286 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Virginia Union University (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 187.3% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($24,697 vs. $8,597)
Carson-Newman College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 267 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Virginia Union 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 Virginia Union University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Virginia Union University (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $8,400 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $9,870 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $33,750)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($246 vs. $348)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/