Carson-Newman vs Hardin-Simmons
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Carson-Newman UniversityJefferson City, TNCatholic life on campusHardin-Simmons UniversityAbilene, TXCatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Carson-Newman has the higher graduation rate: 53% against 46% at Hardin-Simmons.
- For families earning up to $30,000, Hardin-Simmons has the lower price after aid: $13,822 a year, against $16,672 at Carson-Newman.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Hardin-Simmons: $54,771, against $48,382 at Carson-Newman.
- Median debt is lower at Carson-Newman: $21,500, against $24,711 at Hardin-Simmons.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Jefferson City, TN
Abilene, TX
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
2,735
1,655
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
90%
90%
Average SAT
1117
1108
ACT middle 50%
19–25
19–26
Graduation rate
53%
46%
First-year retention
74%
65%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$20,251
$19,555
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$16,672
$13,822
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$16,446
$15,190
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$17,313
$17,248
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$21,209
$18,182
Net price, over $110,000 income
$28,621
$25,639
Median debt
$21,500
$24,711
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$48,382
$54,771
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.