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Overview |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,586 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cn.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,300 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,300 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,097 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,111 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,697 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,928 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 2,336 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.8% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/26 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1143 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,880 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $248 |
Diversity |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Carson-Newman College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,481 students)
Carson-Newman College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Carson-Newman College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Carson Newman College is 298.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($31,300.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Carson-Newman College ($9,529 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 15.6% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($10,097 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 179.7% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($24,697 vs. $8,830)
Carson-Newman College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Carson-Newman College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Carson-Newman College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 57 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Carson-Newman College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Carson-Newman College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Carson-Newman College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (45% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $8,900 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $121 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,001)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/