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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $279 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 8% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,358 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at Emory and Henry College than Carson Newman College ($34,500.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Emory and Henry College ($20,111 vs. $20,834)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 36.7% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($10,097 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Emory and Henry College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 28.1% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($31,643 vs. $24,697)
Carson-Newman College vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 59 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Emory and Henry 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 Emory and Henry College and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Emory and Henry College is higher than Carson Newman College (59% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Emory and Henry College earn on average $2,000 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Emory and Henry College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/