| Carson-Newman vs. CBU |
#323 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #14 in Federal Region IV Universities #11 in Tennessee Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$34,700 | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$38,420 |
| expensive$14,355 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,998 |
| Less$23,888 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$27,901 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,205 SAT 21 ACT |
| Easier90.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter86.70% |
| Favorable16.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.42% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,669 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,772 |
| Larger1,596 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller1,155 |
| Larger1,073 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller617 |
| Larger852 | Online Student Population | Smaller47 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower53% | Graduate Rate | Higher55% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher25% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher75% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 605) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,640) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty9 to 1 |
| 231 | Number of faculty | 231 |
| Lower$57,486 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$72,298 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.