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Overview |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Holly Springs, MS | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 755 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rustcollege.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,900 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,900 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,200 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,151 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,549 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 100% |
Admission |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,467 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,943 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.66 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/18 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 440/1339 | 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 |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,837 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $287 | $246 |
Diversity |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Rust College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Carson Newman College is larger than than Rust College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 755 students)
Rust College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rust College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 216.2% more expensive to attend than Rust College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.2% higher at Carson-Newman College than Rust College ($31,300.00 vs. $9,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rust College than Carson-Newman College ($8,151 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rust College are 94.2% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($5,200 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Rust College (100% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 188.9% larger than aid received Rust College ($24,697 vs. $8,549)
Rust College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rust 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 Rust College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 259 points higher than at Rust College (780)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Rust College (16)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.94 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Rust College (2.66)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Rust College (78.8%)
Rust College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rust 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 Rust College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Rust College (45% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $16,600 more per year than Rust College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $25,100)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,957 lower median federal student loan debt than Rust College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,837)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Rust College graduates. ($246 vs. $287)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rust College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/