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Overview |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Talladega, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 903 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | talladega.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,130 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,130 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,934 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,360 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,082 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.4 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $26,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,822 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $298 | $246 |
Diversity |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Talladega College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Talladega College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 903 students)
Talladega College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Talladega College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 158% more expensive to attend than Talladega College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158% higher at Carson-Newman College than Talladega College ($31,300.00 vs. $12,130.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Talladega College than Carson-Newman College ($12,360 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Talladega College are 13% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,934 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Talladega College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 145% larger than aid received Talladega College ($24,697 vs. $10,082)
Which college is harder to get into, Talladega 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 Talladega College .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 1.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Talladega College (2.4)
Talladega College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Talladega 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 Talladega College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Talladega College (45% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $15,200 more per year than Talladega College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $26,500)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $4,942 lower median federal student loan debt than Talladega College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $28,822)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than Talladega College graduates. ($246 vs. $298)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Talladega College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/