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Overview |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $246 |
Diversity |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Allen University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | 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 Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 149.6% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 149.6% higher at Carson-Newman College than Allen University ($31,300.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than Carson-Newman College ($13,774 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 17.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,584 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 119.2% larger than aid received Allen University ($24,697 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen 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 Allen University .
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen 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 Allen University.
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $17,400 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $24,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $13,239 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $37,119)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $137 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($246 vs. $383)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/