- Both Carson-Newman University and Freed-Hardeman University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Carson-Newman University has more expensive tuition of $34,700 than Freed-Hardeman University ($25,000).
- Carson-Newman University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.36% than Freed-Hardeman University (95.32%).
- Freed-Hardeman University has higher SAT scores of 1,110 than Carson-Newman University (1,060).
- Carson-Newman University is larger with 2,586 students than Freed-Hardeman University (2,330 students).
| Carson-Newman University View More Rivals | Freed-Hardeman University View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #5 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Henderson, TN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $25,000 |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $11,700 |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $13,817 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | ||
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 95.32% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 35.96% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 2,330 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 1,850 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 480 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 548 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| 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 | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172) $4,457 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $4,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $3,630 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 99 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 291 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,855 for Faculties $41,598 Part-time |