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Overview |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Highland Heights, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,961 | 2,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #912 | #781 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nku.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,512 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,096 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,660 | $10,507 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $19,755 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,492 | $26,472 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,417 | 2,991 | ||
| Admitted | 6,162 | 2,042 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96% | 68.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 916/1133 | 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 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,950 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $257 | $246 |
Diversity |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 30% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
NKU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
NKU | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Northern Kentucky University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (14,961 students vs. 2,735 students)
NKU vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NKU or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 213% more expensive to attend than NKU for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $10,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56% higher at Carson-Newman College than Northern Kentucky University ($32,900.00 vs. $21,096.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northern Kentucky University than Carson-Newman College ($8,151 vs. $19,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 11% lower than costs at Northern Kentucky University ($10,507 vs. $11,660)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Northern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 130.4% larger than aid received Northern Kentucky University ($26,472 vs. $11,492)
NKU vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NKU 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 NKU .
- The average SAT score at Northern Kentucky University (1068) is 29 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming NKU students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NKU (3.42)
- NKU has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than Carson-Newman College (68.3%)
NKU vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NKU 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 NKU.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Northern Kentucky University (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,000 more per year than NKU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,070 lower median federal student loan debt than NKU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,950)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than NKU graduates. ($246 vs. $257)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NKU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/