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Overview |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Durham, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 7,553 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #940 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nccu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,728 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,764 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,708 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,168 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,423 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 7,107 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 810/1130 | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,200 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 23% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $246 |
Diversity |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 81% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
North Carolina Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 23% | ||
Campus |
North Carolina Central University | 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
- North Carolina Central University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (7,553 students vs. 2,586 students)
North Carolina Central University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Carolina Central University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 739.6% more expensive to attend than North Carolina Central University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $3,728.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than North Carolina Central University ($31,300.00 vs. $16,764.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina Central University than Carson-Newman College ($13,708 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 17.5% lower than costs at North Carolina Central University ($10,097 vs. $11,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than North Carolina Central University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 52.8% larger than aid received North Carolina Central University ($24,697 vs. $16,168)
North Carolina Central University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 160 points higher than at North Carolina Central University (879)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Carolina Central University (19)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at North Carolina Central University (3.27)
- North Carolina Central University has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
North Carolina Central University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North Carolina Central 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 North Carolina Central University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than North Carolina Central University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $6,500 more per year than North Carolina Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,200)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $7,120 lower median federal student loan debt than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $31,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $74 less per month on federal student loans than North Carolina Central University graduates. ($246 vs. $320)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former North Carolina Central University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/