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Overview |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Columbus, MS | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,227 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1030 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muw.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,992 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,992 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,387 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,617 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,171 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 553 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 553 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.8% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.49 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1180 | 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 |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $155 | $246 |
Diversity |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
MUW | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than MUW based on total student enrollment (2,735 students vs. 2,227 students)
MUW vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MUW or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 311.7% more expensive to attend than MUW for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- Out of state tuition is 311.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Mississippi University for Women ($32,900.00 vs. $7,992.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi University for Women than Carson-Newman College ($12,617 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi University for Women are 25.3% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,387 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Mississippi University for Women (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 188.6% larger than aid received Mississippi University for Women ($26,472 vs. $9,171)
MUW vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MUW 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 MUW .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 27 points higher than at MUW (1012)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at MUW (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at MUW (3.49)
- MUW has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
MUW vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MUW 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 MUW.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Mississippi University for Women (45% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $3,900 more per year than MUW graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,800)
- Mississippi University for Women students graduate with a $8,880 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($15,000 vs. $23,880)
- MUW graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($155 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MUW 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/