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CofC PC Lincoln Memorial University Coastal Carolina GWU ETSU Clemson AU North Greenville University UofSC Maryville College ECU| Charleston Southern University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,418 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #918 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csuniv.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,490 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,490 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,250 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,536 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,417 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,967 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 4,309 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | 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 |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CSU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,586 students)
CSU vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 6.1% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.1% higher at Carson-Newman College than Charleston Southern University ($31,300.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Carson-Newman College ($17,536 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 11.4% lower than costs at Charleston Southern University ($10,097 vs. $11,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Charleston Southern University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Charleston Southern University students is 7% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($26,417 vs. $24,697)
CSU vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU 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 CSU .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 9 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming CSU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
CSU vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Charleston Southern University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,900 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,800)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/