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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | hbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $34,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 | HBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $249 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or HBU?
- Houston Baptist University is 9.4% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($34,250.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at HBU than Carson Newman College ($34,250.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Carson-Newman College ($19,515 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 10.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,130 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Houston Baptist University students is 9% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($26,908 vs. $24,697)
Carson-Newman College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 21 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at HBU (3.46)
- HBU has a higher acceptance rate (84.5%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or HBU? 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 HBU and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is the same as at Houston Baptist University (45% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Houston Baptist University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($51,600 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $286 lower median federal student loan debt than HBU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,166)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than HBU graduates. ($246 vs. $249)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/