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Overview |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,586 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #781 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marian.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,100 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,100 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,225 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,269 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,883 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 3,702 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.3% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 19% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Marian | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Marian | 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
- Marian University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,586 students vs. 2,735 students)
Marian vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marian or Carson-Newman College?
- Marian University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Marian than Carson Newman College ($39,100.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Marian ($19,755 vs. $23,225)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 25.6% lower than costs at Marian University ($10,507 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Marian University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marian University students is 10.6% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($29,269 vs. $26,472)
Marian vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marian 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 Marian .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 13 points higher than at Marian (1026)
- Incoming Marian students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Marian (3.56)
- Marian has a higher acceptance rate (95.3%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
Marian vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marian 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 Marian.
- The graduation rate at Marian is higher than Carson Newman College (58% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Marian University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Marian graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Marian graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marian students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/