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Overview |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Fremont, NE | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,557 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #843 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | midlandu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,370 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,370 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,562 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,143 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,274 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,436 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 961 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.9% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 893/1110 | 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 |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 21% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 0% |
Students |
MidlandU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MidlandU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than MidlandU based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 1,557 students)
MidlandU vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MidlandU or Carson-Newman College?
- Midland University is 19.7% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($39,370.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.7% higher at MidlandU than Carson Newman College ($39,370.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than MidlandU ($19,755 vs. $24,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 0.5% lower than costs at Midland University ($10,507 vs. $10,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Midland University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Midland University students is 6.8% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($28,274 vs. $26,472)
MidlandU vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MidlandU 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 MidlandU .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 77 points higher than at MidlandU (962)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MidlandU (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MidlandU (3.26)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than MidlandU (66.9%)
MidlandU vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MidlandU 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 MidlandU.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Midland University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Midland University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($42,900 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than MidlandU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than MidlandU graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More MidlandU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/