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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $240 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | WVSU | ||
| 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or WVSU?
- Carson Newman College is 285.4% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than West Virginia State University ($31,300.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Carson-Newman College ($11,684 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 21% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($10,097 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 160.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($24,697 vs. $9,482)
Carson-Newman College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 112 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than West Virginia State University (45% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $9,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $630 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,880)
- WVSU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/