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Overview |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Elgin, IL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 973 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | judsonu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,850 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,850 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,320 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,268 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,123 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,153 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 671 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1140 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $246 |
Diversity |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Judson University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Judson University | 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Judson University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 973 students)
Judson University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Judson University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Judson University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Judson University ($31,300.00 vs. $29,850.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Judson University than Carson-Newman College ($19,268 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 12.1% lower than costs at Judson University ($10,097 vs. $11,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Judson University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 16.9% larger than aid received Judson University ($24,697 vs. $21,123)
Judson University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Judson University 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 Judson University .
- The average SAT score at Judson University (1086) is 47 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Judson University 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 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Judson University (3.16)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Judson University (58.2%)
Judson University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Judson University 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 Judson University.
- The graduation rate at Judson University is higher than Carson Newman College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Judson University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Judson University students graduate with a $880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,880)
- Judson University 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 Judson University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/