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Overview |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Springfield, OH | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,299 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wittenberg.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,260 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,260 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,280 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,912 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,632 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,998 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 2,816 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.9% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1370 | 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 |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $246 |
Diversity |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wittenberg University | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University based on total student enrollment (2,586 students vs. 1,299 students)
Wittenberg University vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wittenberg University or Carson-Newman College?
- Wittenberg University is 35% more expensive to attend than Carson-Newman College for in-state tuition ($42,260.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Wittenberg University than Carson Newman College ($42,260.00 vs. $31,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carson Newman College than Wittenberg University ($20,111 vs. $22,912)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Carson Newman College are 11.7% lower than costs at Wittenberg University ($10,097 vs. $11,280)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wittenberg University as Carson Newman College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wittenberg University students is 32.1% larger than aid received Carson Newman College ($32,632 vs. $24,697)
Wittenberg University vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University .
- Accepted freshman Wittenberg University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.6) as students at Carson-Newman College (3.6)
- Wittenberg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.9%) than Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Wittenberg University vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wittenberg 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 Wittenberg University.
- The graduation rate at Wittenberg University is higher than Carson Newman College (71% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Wittenberg University earn on average $4,600 more per year than Carson-Newman College graduates after ten years. ($46,300 vs. $41,700)
- Carson Newman College students graduate with a $3,120 lower median federal student loan debt than Wittenberg University graduates. ($23,880 vs. $27,000)
- Carson-Newman College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Wittenberg University graduates. ($246 vs. $279)
- More Wittenberg University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Carson-Newman College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/