College comparison

Carson-Newman University vs John Brown University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Carson-Newman University Jefferson City, TN	John Brown University Siloam Springs, AR
Acceptance rateJohn Brown University is more selective	90%	76%
SAT (25–75)	955–1215	1070–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,387	1,471
Avg net price	$20,251	$20,397
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Jefferson City, TN	Siloam Springs, AR

Quick answers

Is Carson-Newman University or John Brown University harder to get into?

John Brown University is more selective: Carson-Newman University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and John Brown University's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Carson-Newman University vs John Brown University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 955–1215 at Carson-Newman University and 1070–1340 at John Brown University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.