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Overview |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,830 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | claflin.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,476 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,476 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,951 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,707 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,568 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,903 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 6.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,184 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $246 |
Diversity |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 1% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 92% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Claflin University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Claflin University | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Claflin University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,830 students)
Claflin University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Claflin University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 90% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 90% higher at Carson-Newman College than Claflin University ($31,300.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Carson-Newman College ($19,951 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 6.5% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,480 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Claflin University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 80.2% larger than aid received Claflin University ($24,697 vs. $13,707)
Claflin University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Claflin 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 Claflin University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 224 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Claflin University (3.28)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Claflin University (78%)
Claflin University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Claflin 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 Claflin University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Claflin University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $30,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $8,304 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $32,184)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($246 vs. $332)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/