Tusculum University vs. Carson-Newman University

Two Rivalry Colleges in South Atlantic Conference

  • Both Tusculum University and Carson-Newman University are private.
  • Both schools are located in Tennessee.
  • Carson-Newman University has more expensive tuition of $34,700 than Tusculum University ($28,500).
  • Carson-Newman University has tighter acceptance rate of 67.36% than Tusculum University (88.64%).
  • Carson-Newman University has higher SAT scores of 1,060 than Tusculum University (1,010).
  • Carson-Newman University is larger with 2,586 students than Tusculum University (1,303 students).
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#16 in Tennessee
Rankings#28 in Tennessee
Private, 4-yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4-years
Greeneville, TNLocationJefferson City, TN
Known as
Associate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Offered DegreesAssociate
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Master's College and University (medium programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral/Research University
Tuition & Fees
$28,500Undergraduate$34,700
$14,400Graduate$10,168
$16,908Financial Aid$22,878
Admission
Application Fee
88.64%Acceptance Rate67.36%
16.93%Yield17.80%
1,010 SAT, 20 ACTTest Scores1,060 SAT, 22 ACT
Student Population
1,303Total Students2,586
1,111Undergraduate1,519
192Graduate1,067
113Online Enrollment851
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
33%Graduation Rate56%
2%Transfer-out Rate30%
55%Retention Rate68%
$42,500Average Earning after Graduation$41,300
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 699)
$5,642 average annual costs
On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,172)
$4,457 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)
$4,400 average annual costs
Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,640 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
16 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
64 Full-time
25 Part-time
Number of Faculties115 Full-time
117 Part-time
241 Full-time
35 Part-time
Number of Staffs329 Full-time
129 Part-time
$45,807 for Faculties
$41,843 Part-time
Average Salary$55,645 for Faculties
$45,810 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023