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Overview |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Lakeland, FL | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,044 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #915 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | seuniversity.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,848 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,848 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,480 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,910 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,817 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,182 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,328 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 60.9%Open | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2%Open | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1183 | 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 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $246 |
Diversity |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Southeastern University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Southeastern University | 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
- Southeastern University is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (10,044 students vs. 2,586 students)
Southeastern University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Southeastern University or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 8.5% more expensive to attend than Southeastern University for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Carson-Newman College than Southeastern University ($31,300.00 vs. $28,848.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Southeastern University ($20,111 vs. $27,910)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 3.8% lower than costs at Southeastern University ($10,097 vs. $10,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Southeastern University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 66.7% larger than aid received Southeastern University ($24,697 vs. $14,817)
Southeastern University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 84 points higher than at Southeastern University (955)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Southeastern University (20)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Southeastern University (3.48)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Southeastern University (60.9%)
Southeastern University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Southeastern 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 Southeastern University.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than Southeastern University (45% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $6,000 more per year than Southeastern University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,700)
- Southeastern University students graduate with a $2,380 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,880)
- Southeastern University graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($222 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southeastern University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/