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Overview |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,207 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #236 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,168 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,168 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,554 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,364 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,595 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,035 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 2,495 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.2% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1180 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $246 |
Diversity |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
IWU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 24% | ||
Campus |
IWU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,207 students)
IWU vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 5.6% more expensive to attend than IWU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Indiana Wesleyan University ($32,900.00 vs. $31,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than IWU ($19,755 vs. $23,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 0.4% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($10,507 vs. $10,554)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 35.1% larger than aid received Indiana Wesleyan University ($26,472 vs. $19,595)
IWU vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU 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 IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 47 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming IWU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
IWU vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU 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 IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than Carson Newman College (70% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $224 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,104)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($246 vs. $249)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IWU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/