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Overview |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $246 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Shorter | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Shorter based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 39.9% more expensive to attend than Shorter for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Shorter University ($31,300.00 vs. $22,380.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Carson-Newman College ($13,490 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University are 7.4% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,400 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 23.1% larger than aid received Shorter University ($24,697 vs. $20,057)
Shorter vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter 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 Shorter .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 70 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Shorter vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than Carson Newman College (47% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $7,600 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $4,538 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($23,880 vs. $28,418)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($246 vs. $293)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/