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UTSA Texas State Mount St. Mary's College Lincoln Memorial University ETSU Schreiner University Our Lady of the Lake University-San Antonio UT Austin Maryville College St. Mary's University Tennessee Texas A & M International University| Carson Newman College | University of the Incarnate Word | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 7,305 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #827 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | uiw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $32,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $32,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $13,122 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $20,832 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $24,805 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 9,625 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 9,067 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 94.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 910/1133 | ||
| 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 | UIW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $27,179 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $281 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 59% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 1% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | UIW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Incarnate Word is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (7,305 students vs. 2,586 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. UIW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or UIW?
- University of the Incarnate Word is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($32,440.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at UIW than Carson Newman College ($32,440.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than UIW ($20,111 vs. $20,832)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 30% lower than costs at University of the Incarnate Word ($10,097 vs. $13,122)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College as University of the Incarnate Word (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Incarnate Word students is 0.4% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($24,805 vs. $24,697)
Carson-Newman College vs. UIW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or UIW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UIW or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 76 points higher than at UIW (963)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at UIW (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at UIW (3.5)
- UIW has a higher acceptance rate (94.2%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Carson-Newman College vs. UIW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or UIW? 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 UIW and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than University of the Incarnate Word (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Incarnate Word earn on average $7,900 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,299 lower median federal student loan debt than UIW graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,179)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than UIW graduates. ($246 vs. $281)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UIW students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/