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Overview |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,649 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1011 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scsu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,528 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,218 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,435 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,873 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,833 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 5,733 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/19 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $33,205 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $343 | $246 |
Diversity |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 23% | ||
Campus |
South Carolina State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- South Carolina State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (2,649 students vs. 2,586 students)
South Carolina State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, South Carolina State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 228.5% more expensive to attend than South Carolina State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,528.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than South Carolina State University ($31,300.00 vs. $20,218.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Carolina State University than Carson-Newman College ($17,435 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Carolina State University are 12.2% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,000 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than South Carolina State University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 55.6% larger than aid received South Carolina State University ($24,697 vs. $15,873)
South Carolina State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 279 points higher than at South Carolina State University (760)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at South Carolina State University (16)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at South Carolina State University (3.17)
- South Carolina State University has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
South Carolina State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, South Carolina State 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 South Carolina State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than South Carolina State University (45% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $10,700 more per year than South Carolina State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $31,000)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $9,325 lower median federal student loan debt than South Carolina State University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $33,205)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than South Carolina State University graduates. ($246 vs. $343)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Carolina State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/