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Overview |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Fort Valley, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,605 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1018 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fvsu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,372 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,016 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,247 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,692 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/950 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 19% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,500 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $377 | $246 |
Diversity |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 94% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Fort Valley State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Fort Valley State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (2,605 students vs. 2,586 students)
Fort Valley State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fort Valley State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 670.2% more expensive to attend than Fort Valley State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Fort Valley State University ($31,300.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Fort Valley State University than Carson-Newman College ($13,016 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Fort Valley State University are 20.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,372 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Fort Valley State University (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 160% larger than aid received Fort Valley State University ($24,697 vs. $9,499)
Fort Valley State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fort Valley State 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 Fort Valley State University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 174 points higher than at Fort Valley State University (865)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fort Valley State University (18)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fort Valley State University (2.87)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Fort Valley State University (43.1%)
Fort Valley State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fort Valley State 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 Fort Valley State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Fort Valley State University (45% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $9,700 more per year than Fort Valley State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $32,000)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $12,620 lower median federal student loan debt than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $36,500)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Fort Valley State University graduates. ($246 vs. $377)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fort Valley State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/