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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $211 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 22% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 0.3% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.3% higher at University of Charleston than Carson Newman College ($31,400.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than University of Charleston ($20,111 vs. $21,308)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 1% lower than costs at University of Charleston ($10,097 vs. $10,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as University of Charleston (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 10.1% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($24,697 vs. $22,422)
Carson-Newman College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 45 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Carson-Newman College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Carson Newman College (51% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from University of Charleston earn on average $3,500 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($45,200 vs. $41,700)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $3,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,880)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($211 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/