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Overview |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Wilberforce, OH | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,434 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1023 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | centralstate.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,176 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,176 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,900 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,194 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 100% |
Admission |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,814 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,388 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.8 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 770/950 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $39,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $403 | $246 |
Diversity |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Central State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| 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
- Central State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (5,434 students vs. 2,586 students)
Central State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Central State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 504.7% more expensive to attend than Central State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $5,176.00)
- Out of state tuition is 336.2% higher at Carson-Newman College than Central State University ($31,300.00 vs. $7,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central State University than Carson-Newman College ($10,194 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 8% lower than costs at Central State University ($10,097 vs. $10,900)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Central State University (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 255.7% larger than aid received Central State University ($24,697 vs. $6,943)
Central State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Central State University or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Central State University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 262 points higher than at Central State University (777)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Central State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.8 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Central State University (2.8)
- Central State University has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Central State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Central State University or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Central State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Central State University (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $14,500 more per year than Central State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $27,200)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $15,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Central State University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $39,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Central State University graduates. ($246 vs. $403)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Central State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/