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Overview |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Jacksonville, AL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,632 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jsu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,990 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,950 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,953 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,123 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,570 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 9,863 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.5% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1200 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $246 |
Diversity |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Jacksonville State University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Jacksonville State University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (9,632 students vs. 2,586 students)
Jacksonville State University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Jacksonville State University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 213.3% more expensive to attend than Jacksonville State University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.9% higher at Carson-Newman College than Jacksonville State University ($31,300.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Jacksonville State University than Carson-Newman College ($11,953 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Jacksonville State University are 16.9% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($8,640 vs. $10,097)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Jacksonville State University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 144% larger than aid received Jacksonville State University ($24,697 vs. $10,123)
Jacksonville State University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University .
- The average SAT score at Jacksonville State University (1062) is 23 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Jacksonville State University students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Jacksonville State University (3.43)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Jacksonville State University (78.5%)
Jacksonville State University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Jacksonville State University 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 Jacksonville State University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Jacksonville State University (45% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $4,700 more per year than Jacksonville State University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,000)
- Jacksonville State University students graduate with a $630 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,880)
- Jacksonville State University graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($240 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jacksonville State University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/