| Carson-Newman vs. Southern Adventist |
#323 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #106 in Federal Region IV Universities #30 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 | 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$34,700 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$27,300 |
| expensive$14,355 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,760 |
| More$23,888 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,111 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,070 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,140 SAT 22 ACT |
| Easier90.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.50% |
| Lower16.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable36.92% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,669 | Total Enrollment | Larger3,229 |
| Smaller1,596 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger2,929 |
| Larger1,073 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller300 |
| Larger852 | Online Student Population | Smaller184 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower49% |
| Higher5% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower1% |
| Lower74% | Retention Rate | Higher83% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,600) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,640) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $3,480) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 231 | Number of faculty | 144 |
| Lower$57,486 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$61,128 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.