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Overview |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Cullowhee, NC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 11,635 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #763 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,000 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $5,000 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,173 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,022 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,526 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,917 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 15,201 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.44 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1240 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,010 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $246 |
Diversity |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 23% | ||
Campus |
WCU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 2,586 students)
WCU vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WCU or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 3,030% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 526% higher at Carson-Newman College than Western Carolina University ($31,300.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Carson-Newman College ($13,022 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 10.7% lower than costs at Western Carolina University ($10,097 vs. $11,173)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Western Carolina University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 445.7% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($24,697 vs. $4,526)
WCU vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WCU 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 WCU .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 7 points higher than at WCU (1032)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at WCU (3.44)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
WCU vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WCU 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 WCU.
- The graduation rate at WCU is higher than Carson Newman College (50% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $2,600 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,870 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,880)
- WCU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($227 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/