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Overview |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Americus, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,408 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gsw.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,064 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,786 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,574 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,779 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,120 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,045 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 1,578 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 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 | Jul 21, 2026 |
Academics |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 30% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $246 |
Diversity |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Georgia Southwestern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Georgia Southwestern | 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
- Georgia Southwestern State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,408 students vs. 2,735 students)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia Southwestern or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 709.5% more expensive to attend than Georgia Southwestern for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $4,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 122.5% higher at Carson-Newman College than Georgia Southwestern State University ($32,900.00 vs. $14,786.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia Southwestern State University than Carson-Newman College ($11,779 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia Southwestern State University are 9.7% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,574 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Georgia Southwestern State University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 226% larger than aid received Georgia Southwestern State University ($26,472 vs. $8,120)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 72 points higher than at Georgia Southwestern (967)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Georgia Southwestern (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Georgia Southwestern (3.17)
- Georgia Southwestern has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Georgia Southwestern vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia Southwestern 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 Georgia Southwestern.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Georgia Southwestern State University (45% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Georgia Southwestern graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,100)
- Georgia Southwestern State University students graduate with a $1,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,000 vs. $23,880)
- Georgia Southwestern graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($227 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia Southwestern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/