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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Lincoln Memorial University| North Carolina A & T State University | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #950 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ncat.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,540 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,200 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,832 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,258 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,700 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% |
Admission |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,717 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 14,183 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1190 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $246 |
Diversity |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 5% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
NCAT | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NCAT | 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,735 students)
NCAT vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NCAT or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 829.4% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than North Carolina A & T State University ($32,900.00 vs. $17,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Carson-Newman College ($10,258 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 19% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,832 vs. $10,507)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than North Carolina A & T State University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 147.4% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($26,472 vs. $10,700)
NCAT vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NCAT 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 NCAT .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 129 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (68.3%) than NCAT (46.2%)
NCAT vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NCAT 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 NCAT.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than North Carolina A & T State University (45% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $3,600 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $38,100)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $5,120 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($23,880 vs. $29,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($246 vs. $299)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/