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Overview |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 824 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,760 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,760 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,040 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,548 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,175 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 1,045 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1133 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $246 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 824 students)
Goshen College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or Carson-Newman College?
- Goshen College is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($37,760.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Goshen College than Carson Newman College ($37,760.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than Carson-Newman College ($17,040 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 7.7% lower than costs at Goshen College ($10,507 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Goshen College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 15.4% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($30,548 vs. $26,472)
Goshen College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College 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 Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Goshen College (1059) is 20 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Goshen College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Goshen College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen College 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Carson Newman College (73% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $3,779 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($20,101 vs. $23,880)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($207 vs. $246)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/