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Overview |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $246 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 2,586 students)
Eastern vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 228% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.1% higher at Carson-Newman College than Eastern Kentucky University ($31,300.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Carson-Newman College ($10,806 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 2.6% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($10,097 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Eastern Kentucky University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 133.4% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($24,697 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 11 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (45% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $3,800 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $185 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,695 vs. $23,880)
- Eastern graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($245 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/