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Overview |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Columbia, MO | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 590 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #744 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stephens.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $24,586 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,586 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,488 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,372 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,518 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 650 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 417 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.2% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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 | Nov 1, 2023 |
Academics |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 93% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Stephens College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Stephens 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 Stephens College based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 590 students)
Stephens College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stephens College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 27.3% more expensive to attend than Stephens College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.3% higher at Carson-Newman College than Stephens College ($31,300.00 vs. $24,586.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Stephens College ($20,111 vs. $26,372)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 13.8% lower than costs at Stephens College ($10,097 vs. $11,488)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Stephens College (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 59.2% larger than aid received Stephens College ($24,697 vs. $15,518)
Stephens College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stephens 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 Stephens College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 3 points higher than at Stephens College (1036)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Stephens College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Stephens College (3.27)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Stephens College (64.2%)
Stephens College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stephens 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 Stephens College.
- The graduation rate at Stephens College is higher than Carson Newman College (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $4,300 more per year than Stephens College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $37,400)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Stephens College graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Stephens College graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stephens College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/