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GS Georgia State University of West Georgia KSU Lincoln Memorial University VSU Clayton State University ETSU TROY Albany State University Maryville College Tennessee| Columbus State University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,610 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #997 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,262 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,384 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,299 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,550 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,523 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.2% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 860/1100 | 940/1130 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $246 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Columbus State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Columbus State | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Columbus State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (7,610 students vs. 2,735 students)
Columbus State vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 652.7% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than Columbus State University ($32,900.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Carson-Newman College ($11,384 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 7.2% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($10,507 vs. $11,262)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Columbus State University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 219% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($26,472 vs. $8,299)
Columbus State vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State 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 Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 78 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (99.2%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Columbus State vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus State 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Columbus State University (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Columbus State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $2,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/