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Jefferson City, TN · Henderson, TN
| Carson-Newman University | Freed-Hardeman University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $20,251/yr | $21,574/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $16,672/yr | $20,988/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $21,500 | $21,500 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $16,446/yr | $21,788/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,313/yr | $19,639/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $21,209/yr | $21,308/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $28,621/yr | $23,618/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $228/mo | $228/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,800/yr | $8,740/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,107/yr | $4,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,600/yr | $1,300/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,864/yr | $3,750/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $49,024/yr | $38,315/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $34,700/yr | $25,620/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $34,700/yr | $25,620/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 33% | 18% |
| Students taking federal loans | 46% | 34% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 90% | 60% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 955–1215 | 952–1087 |
| SAT average | 1117 | 1109 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | 19–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 17–25 · Math 17–25 | English 18–26 · Math 17–24 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 2,991 | 1,077 |
| Students accepted | 2,042 | 976 |
| Students who enrolled | 367 | 269 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 28% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 10% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 72% | 89% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 53% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 74% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $48,382/yr | $47,485/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $30,972–$68,441 | $26,510–$69,867 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 58% | 68% |
| White students graduating | 53% | 74% |
| Black students graduating | 47% | 29% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 77% | 0% |
| Asian students graduating | 33% | 100% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $39,324/yr | $40,086/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 67% |
| Graduate on time | 45% | 64% |
| Pell students who graduate | 46% | 66% |
| First-gen students who finish | 44% | 47% |
| Low-income students who finish | 40% | 38% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | No data reported |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $44,452/yr | $42,415/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Parks, Recreation & Fitness 16% · Liberal Arts & General Studies 9% | Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Visual & Performing Arts 14% · Health Professions 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 16% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 9% of degrees | Health Professions — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Education — 8% of degrees | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 7% of degrees | Education — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $91,780/yr | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $68,256/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 12% | 12% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,387 | 1,212 |
| Students per professor | 12 : 1 | 10 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,073 | 433 |
| Average professor pay | $6,387/mo | $7,300/mo |
| Full-time professors | 52% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $47,177 | $62,772 |
| Setting | Suburb (small) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Jefferson City, TN | Henderson, TN |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1851 | 1869 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.7% | 0% |
| Men | 49% | 47% |
| Women | 51% | 53% |
| White students | 72% | 87% |
| Black students | 10% | 4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.7% | 0.2% |
| Asian students | 0.9% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2.4% | 1.9% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 35% | 19% |
| Part-time students | 3% | 2.2% |
| Students age 25+ | 4.8% | 1.7% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $6,602/yr | $8,648/yr |
| Endowment | $75.5M | $85.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,147 | 1,240 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $4,457/yr | $4,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,050/yr | $4,220/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 21 meals/week | No data reported |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist | Churches of Christ |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division II with football | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 19 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 532 | 331 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.2M | $5.1M |
| Athletics budget | $12.4M | $7.2M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.3M | $7.2M |
| Recruiting spend | $0 | $0 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.