- Both Carson-Newman University and Cumberland University (CU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Carson-Newman University has more expensive tuition of $34,700 than CU ($27,840).
- CU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.08% than Carson-Newman University (67.36%).
- CU is larger with 2,588 students than Carson-Newman University (2,586 students).
| Carson-Newman University View More Rivals | Cumberland University View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #29 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Lebanon, TN |
| Known as | CU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $27,840 |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $8,280 |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $17,310 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | |
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 54.08% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 48.49% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 2,588 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 2,311 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 277 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 73 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 48% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 28% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 59% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) $4,457 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,000 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,400 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 79 Full-time 111 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 190 Full-time 201 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $51,411 for Faculties $47,817 Part-time |