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Overview |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Lisle, IL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,123 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #560 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ben.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,700 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,700 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,266 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,658 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,083 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,746 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,557 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.1% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1280 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,300 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $246 |
Diversity |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
Benedictine University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Benedictine 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
- Benedictine University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,123 students vs. 2,586 students)
Benedictine University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Benedictine University or Carson-Newman College?
- Benedictine University is 4.5% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($32,700.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.5% higher at Benedictine University than Carson Newman College ($32,700.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Benedictine University ($20,111 vs. $25,658)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 1.7% lower than costs at Benedictine University ($10,097 vs. $10,266)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Benedictine University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 23% larger than aid received Benedictine University ($24,697 vs. $20,083)
Benedictine University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University .
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Benedictine University (3.26)
- Benedictine University has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Benedictine University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Benedictine 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 Benedictine University.
- The graduation rate at Benedictine University is higher than Carson Newman College (49% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Benedictine University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $41,700)
- Benedictine University students graduate with a $1,580 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($22,300 vs. $23,880)
- Benedictine University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($230 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Benedictine University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/