- Both Carson-Newman University and Union University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- Union University has more expensive tuition of $38,450 than Carson-Newman University ($34,700).
- Union University has tighter acceptance rate of 59.98% than Carson-Newman University (67.36%).
- Union University has higher SAT scores of 1,230 than Carson-Newman University (1,060).
- Union University is larger with 2,731 students than Carson-Newman University (2,586 students).
| Carson-Newman University View More Rivals | Union University View More Rivals | |
| #28 in Tennessee | Rankings | #242 in National Universities #17 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Jefferson City, TN | Location | Jackson, TN |
| Known as | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $34,700 | Undergraduate | $38,450 |
| $10,168 | Graduate | $11,953 |
| $22,878 | Financial Aid | $22,725 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $35 undergraduate $35 graduate | |
| 67.36% | Acceptance Rate | 59.98% |
| 17.80% | Yield | 21.77% |
| 1,060 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,586 | Total Students | 2,731 |
| 1,519 | Undergraduate | 1,900 |
| 1,067 | Graduate | 831 |
| 851 | Online Enrollment | 583 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 56% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| 30% | Transfer-out Rate | 11% |
| 68% | Retention Rate | 84% |
| $41,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,600 |
| 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: 1,288) $8,500 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,640 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 8 to 1 |
| 115 Full-time 117 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 223 Full-time 140 Part-time |
| 329 Full-time 129 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 455 Full-time 187 Part-time |
| $55,645 for Faculties $45,810 Part-time | Average Salary | $67,280 for Faculties $46,906 Part-time |