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Overview |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Pineville, LA | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,026 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #770 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lacollege.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,590 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,590 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,646 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,566 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,650 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 579 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 432 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1190 | 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 |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,600 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,027 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $246 |
Diversity |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Louisiana College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Louisiana College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,026 students)
Louisiana College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisiana College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 59.8% more expensive to attend than Louisiana College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.8% higher at Carson-Newman College than Louisiana College ($31,300.00 vs. $19,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Louisiana College than Carson-Newman College ($14,566 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Louisiana College are 32.1% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($7,646 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Louisiana College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 80.9% larger than aid received Louisiana College ($24,697 vs. $13,650)
Louisiana College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 70 points higher than at Louisiana College (969)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Louisiana College (21)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Louisiana College (3.35)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Louisiana College (74.6%)
Louisiana College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisiana College 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 Louisiana College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Louisiana College (45% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Louisiana College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($45,600 vs. $41,700)
- Louisiana College students graduate with a $853 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($23,027 vs. $23,880)
- Louisiana College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($238 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisiana College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/