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Overview |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 918 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccad.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,150 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,150 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,450 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,900 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,807 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 867 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 622 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.7% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| 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 |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 24% | ||
Campus |
CCAD | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 918 students)
CCAD vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCAD or Carson-Newman College?
- Columbus College of Art and Design is 19% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($39,150.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at CCAD than Carson Newman College ($39,150.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than CCAD ($19,755 vs. $30,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 9% lower than costs at Columbus College of Art and Design ($10,507 vs. $11,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Columbus College of Art and Design (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 21.4% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($26,472 vs. $21,807)
CCAD vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CCAD 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 CCAD .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (71.7%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
CCAD vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCAD 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 CCAD.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Carson Newman College (64% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $3,600 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,100)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than CCAD graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than CCAD graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCAD students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/