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Overview |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 26,041 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #931 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,993 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,957 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,075 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,410 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 12,916 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.6% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1160 | 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $246 |
Diversity |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
GS | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 24% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (26,041 students vs. 2,735 students)
GS vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 652.7% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 113.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than Georgia Southern University ($32,900.00 vs. $15,425.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southern University than Carson-Newman College ($16,957 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 4.6% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($10,507 vs. $10,993)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Georgia Southern University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 227.8% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($26,472 vs. $8,075)
GS vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS 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 GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 50 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming GS students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (89.6%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
GS vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than Carson Newman College (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Georgia Southern University students graduate with a $880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,880)
- GS graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($237 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/