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Overview |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,122 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dillard.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,194 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,194 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,786 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,551 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,515 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,065 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,267 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.5% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.6% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 976/1153 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $372 | $246 |
Diversity |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Dillard University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Dillard University | 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Dillard University based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,122 students)
Dillard University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dillard University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Dillard University for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $19,194.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Carson-Newman College than Dillard University ($32,900.00 vs. $19,194.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dillard University than Carson-Newman College ($18,551 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 12.2% lower than costs at Dillard University ($10,507 vs. $11,786)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Dillard University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 51.1% larger than aid received Dillard University ($26,472 vs. $17,515)
Dillard University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dillard 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 Dillard University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 151 points higher than at Dillard University (888)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Dillard University (19)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Dillard University (3.31)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than Dillard University (40.5%)
Dillard University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dillard 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 Dillard University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Dillard University (45% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Dillard University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $12,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Dillard University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $36,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than Dillard University graduates. ($246 vs. $372)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dillard University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/