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Overview |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Upland, IN | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,221 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #351 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | taylor.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,176 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,176 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,058 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,366 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,303 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,099 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,566 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.6% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1310 | 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 |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $246 |
Diversity |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Taylor University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Taylor University | 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 Taylor University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 2,221 students)
Taylor University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Taylor University or Carson-Newman College?
- Taylor University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($37,176.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Taylor University than Carson Newman College ($37,176.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Taylor University ($20,111 vs. $27,366)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 9.5% lower than costs at Taylor University ($10,097 vs. $11,058)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than Taylor University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 6% larger than aid received Taylor University ($24,697 vs. $23,303)
Taylor University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Taylor 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 Taylor University .
- The average SAT score at Taylor University (1191) is 152 points higher than at Carson-Newman College (1039)
- Incoming Taylor University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Carson-Newman College (23)
- Accepted freshman Taylor University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Carson-Newman College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Taylor University (74.6%)
Taylor University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Taylor 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 Taylor University.
- The graduation rate at Taylor University is higher than Carson Newman College (80% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $400 more per year than Taylor University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $41,300)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $120 lower median federal student loan debt than Taylor University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $24,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Taylor University graduates. ($246 vs. $248)
- More Taylor University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/