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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Nashville, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,055 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #630 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | fisk.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $21,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $21,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $20,578 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $18,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 7,268 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 5,158 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 71% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 1090/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $35,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $268 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 83% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 88% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | Fisk University | ||
| 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 Fisk University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,055 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. Fisk University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or Fisk University?
- Carson Newman College is 44.9% more expensive to attend than Fisk University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Fisk University ($31,300.00 vs. $21,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Fisk University ($20,111 vs. $20,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 13.9% lower than costs at Fisk University ($10,097 vs. $11,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Fisk University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Fisk University ($24,697 vs. $18,580)
Carson-Newman College vs. Fisk University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or Fisk University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Fisk University or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 102 points higher than at Fisk University (937)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Fisk University (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Fisk University (3.1)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Fisk University (71%)
Carson-Newman College vs. Fisk University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or Fisk University? 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 Fisk University and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is the same as at Fisk University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Fisk University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,900)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $2,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Fisk University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Fisk University graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fisk University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/