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Overview |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Dayton, OH | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,678 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wright.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,814 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,232 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,686 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,650 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,867 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,162 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 6,820 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.2%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 913/1168 | 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $246 |
Diversity |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wright State | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wright State | 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,586 students)
Wright State vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wright State or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 189.4% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Wright State University Main Campus ($31,300.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Carson-Newman College ($15,650 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 5.8% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($10,097 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Wright State University Main Campus (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 178.5% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($24,697 vs. $8,867)
Wright State vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wright State 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 Wright State .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 5 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Wright State vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wright State 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 Wright State.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (45% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $1,700 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $1,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($23,880 vs. $25,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($246 vs. $258)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/