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Overview |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Gainesville, GA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,704 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | brenau.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,000 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,000 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,500 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,635 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,146 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,334 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,020 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1130 | 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 |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Brenau University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Brenau 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 | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Brenau University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (2,704 students vs. 2,586 students)
Brenau University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brenau University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 1% more expensive to attend than Brenau University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1% higher at Carson-Newman College than Brenau University ($31,300.00 vs. $31,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Brenau University ($20,111 vs. $23,635)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 23.8% lower than costs at Brenau University ($10,097 vs. $12,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Brenau University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 11.5% larger than aid received Brenau University ($24,697 vs. $22,146)
Brenau University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brenau 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 Brenau University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 49 points higher than at Brenau University (990)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Brenau University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Brenau University (3.39)
- Brenau University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Brenau University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brenau 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 Brenau University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Brenau University (45% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Brenau University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Brenau University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Brenau University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brenau University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/