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Overview |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Nampa, ID | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #761 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nnu.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,548 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,548 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,500 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,674 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,411 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,394 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,993 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.2%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1240 | 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $246 |
Diversity |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
NNU | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 42% | 23% | ||
Campus |
NNU | 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 | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than NNU based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,778 students)
NNU vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NNU or Carson-Newman College?
- Northwest Nazarene University is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($35,548.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at NNU than Carson Newman College ($35,548.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than NNU ($20,111 vs. $25,674)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 4% lower than costs at Northwest Nazarene University ($10,097 vs. $10,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Northwest Nazarene University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 15.3% larger than aid received Northwest Nazarene University ($24,697 vs. $21,411)
NNU vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NNU 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 NNU .
- The average SAT score at Northwest Nazarene University (1056) is 17 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming NNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at NNU (3.59)
- NNU has a higher acceptance rate (88.2%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
NNU vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NNU 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 NNU.
- The graduation rate at NNU is higher than Carson Newman College (52% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Northwest Nazarene University earn on average $1,300 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($43,000 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $2,120 lower median federal student loan debt than NNU graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than NNU graduates. ($246 vs. $268)
- More NNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/