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Carson-Newman University vs. Vanderbilt University

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 10.21% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 40.99%.
Vanderbilt University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 5.86% and Vanderbilt University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 61.23% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Carson-Newman University
2,460 (1,017/1,443) 2,225 (913/1,312) 373 (186/187) 90% (90%/91%) 17% (20%/13%)
Vanderbilt University
45,409 (20,851/24,553) 2,662 (1,238/1,424) 1,630 (744/886) 6% (6%/6%) 61% (60%/4%)
Average23,935 (10,934/10,934)2,444 (1,076/1,368)1,002 (465/537)10.21% (9.8%/12.5%)40.99% (43.2%/39.2%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1305. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 640 and the average SAT Math score is 665.
Vanderbilt University has the highest SAT scores of 1,540 and Carson-Newman University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,070 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Carson-Newman University
5%
(18)
1070530540
Vanderbilt University
27%
(447)
1540750790
Average16.00% 1305640665

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 29. By subject, the average ACT English score is 28 and the ACT math score is 28.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Carson-Newman University
70%
(261)
222121
Vanderbilt University
25%
(401)
353534
Average47.50% 292828

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Carson-Newman University
✔✗ ✔✔ ✓✗ ✓✔
Vanderbilt University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✔✗ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)