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Overview |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Clinton, SC | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,199 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | presby.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,990 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,990 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,300 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,571 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,379 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,329 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,977 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,108 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $246 |
Diversity |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
PC | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 23% | ||
Campus |
PC | 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,199 students)
PC vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PC or Carson-Newman College?
- Presbyterian College is 24.6% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at PC than Carson Newman College ($38,990.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than PC ($20,111 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 11.9% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($10,097 vs. $11,300)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 39.2% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($34,379 vs. $24,697)
PC vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PC 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 PC .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 43 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming PC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman PC students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than PC (59.4%)
PC vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PC 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 PC.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Carson Newman College (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $2,228 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($23,880 vs. $26,108)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($246 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/