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Overview |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,658 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indstate.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,452 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,880 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,350 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,688 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,802 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,531 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 17,105 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,720 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $246 |
Diversity |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Indiana State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Indiana State | 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
- Indiana State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (8,658 students vs. 2,586 students)
Indiana State vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana State or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 231.1% more expensive to attend than Indiana State for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Indiana State University ($31,300.00 vs. $20,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana State University than Carson-Newman College ($12,688 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 12.4% lower than costs at Indiana State University ($10,097 vs. $11,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Indiana State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 128.6% larger than aid received Indiana State University ($24,697 vs. $10,802)
Indiana State vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana State 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 Indiana State .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 129 points higher than at Indiana State (910)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Indiana State (19)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Indiana State (3.29)
- Indiana State has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Indiana State vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana State 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 Indiana State.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Indiana State University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $1,300 more per year than Indiana State graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,400)
- Indiana State University students graduate with a $160 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,720 vs. $23,880)
- Indiana State graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($245 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/