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Overview |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 744 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,054 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,574 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,049 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,791 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,156 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $246 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Stillman College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Stillman College | 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
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Stillman College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 744 students)
Stillman College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 227.8% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 227.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than Stillman College ($31,300.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than Carson-Newman College ($15,574 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 0.4% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($10,054 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Stillman College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 105% larger than aid received Stillman College ($24,697 vs. $12,049)
Stillman College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman 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 Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 208 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Stillman College (64.5%)
Stillman College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Stillman College (45% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $12,200 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $29,500)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $10,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $34,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($246 vs. $351)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/