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Overview |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Pittsburgh, PA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,104 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #752 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | carlow.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,402 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,402 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,014 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,437 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,713 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,124 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,042 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 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 |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Carlow University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Carlow 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 Carlow University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,104 students)
Carlow University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carlow University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carlow University is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($32,402.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Carlow University than Carson Newman College ($32,402.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carlow University than Carson-Newman College ($17,437 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 28.9% lower than costs at Carlow University ($10,097 vs. $13,014)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Carlow University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carlow University students is 8.2% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($26,713 vs. $24,697)
Carlow University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carlow 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 Carlow University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 67 points higher than at Carlow University (972)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Carlow University (21)
- Accepted freshman Carlow University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carlow University has a higher acceptance rate (92.7%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carlow University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carlow 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 Carlow University.
- The graduation rate at Carlow University is higher than Carson Newman College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carlow University earn on average $200 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Carlow University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Carlow University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carlow University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/