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Overview |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 992 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northcentral.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,140 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,140 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,374 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,481 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 544 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 494 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 34.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 950/1148 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 23% | ||
Campus |
North Central University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than North Central University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 992 students)
North Central University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, North Central University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 15.3% more expensive to attend than North Central University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than North Central University ($31,300.00 vs. $27,140.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than North Central University ($20,111 vs. $23,374)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Central University are 12.9% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,940 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than North Central University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 41.3% larger than aid received North Central University ($24,697 vs. $17,481)
North Central University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, North 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 Central University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 15 points higher than at North Central University (1024)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at North Central University (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at North Central University (3.4)
- North Central University has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
North Central University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, North 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 Central University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than North Central University (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $8,400 more per year than North Central University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $33,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than North Central University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than North Central University graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More North Central University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/