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Lincoln Memorial University ETSU Maryville College YHC Georgia College KSU LaGrange College Tennessee Emmanuel College Cumberland College Tennessee Tech GWU| Piedmont College | Carson Newman College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Demorest, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,843 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | piedmont.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,970 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,970 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,562 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,792 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,065 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,331 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,500 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1200 | 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,736 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $246 |
Diversity |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Piedmont College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Piedmont College | 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 Piedmont College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,843 students)
Piedmont College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Piedmont College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 8% more expensive to attend than Piedmont College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at Carson-Newman College than Piedmont College ($31,300.00 vs. $28,970.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Piedmont College than Carson-Newman College ($18,792 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 14.5% lower than costs at Piedmont College ($10,097 vs. $11,562)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Piedmont College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 2.6% larger than aid received Piedmont College ($24,697 vs. $24,065)
Piedmont College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Piedmont College 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 Piedmont College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 44 points higher than at Piedmont College (995)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Piedmont College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Piedmont College (3.54)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Piedmont College (64.4%)
Piedmont College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Piedmont College 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 Piedmont College.
- The graduation rate at Piedmont College is higher than Carson Newman College (46% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $700 more per year than Piedmont College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,000)
- Piedmont College students graduate with a $144 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,736 vs. $23,880)
- Piedmont College graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($245 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Piedmont College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/