| Carson-Newman vs. Tusculum |
#323 in National Universities #22 in Tennessee Colleges | Rankings* | #84 in Federal Region IV Universities #26 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 Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$34,700 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$29,250 |
| cheaper$14,355 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,675 |
| More$23,888 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$17,301 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,070 SAT 22 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier90.45% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter72.17% |
| Favorable16.76% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.36% |
| 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 English Proficiency Test Work experience 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger2,669 | Total Enrollment | Smaller1,103 |
| Larger1,596 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller940 |
| Larger1,073 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller163 |
| Larger852 | Online Student Population | Smaller56 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher53% | Graduate Rate | Lower25% |
| Lower5% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher13% |
| Higher74% | Retention Rate | Lower63% |
| 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: 699) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,640) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,400) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 231 | Number of faculty | 83 |
| Higher$57,486 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$45,767 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.