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Overview |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Tuskegee, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,570 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #498 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tuskegee.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,594 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,594 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,844 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,596 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,328 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,043 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 3,575 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 29.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1215 | 980/1143 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,122 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $332 | $246 |
Diversity |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 90% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 78% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Tuskegee University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Tuskegee University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,570 students)
Tuskegee University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tuskegee University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 59.7% more expensive to attend than Tuskegee University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Carson-Newman College than Tuskegee University ($31,300.00 vs. $19,594.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Tuskegee University ($20,111 vs. $35,596)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tuskegee University are 2.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,844 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Tuskegee University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 290.3% larger than aid received Tuskegee University ($24,697 vs. $6,328)
Tuskegee University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 84 points higher than at Tuskegee University (955)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Tuskegee University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Tuskegee University (3.1)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Tuskegee University (29.7%)
Tuskegee University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tuskegee 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 Tuskegee University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Tuskegee University (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $800 more per year than Tuskegee University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $40,900)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $8,242 lower median federal student loan debt than Tuskegee University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $32,122)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than Tuskegee University graduates. ($246 vs. $332)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tuskegee University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/