Comparison tool
Rankings across 8 publishers plus admissions, cost, debt and outcome data for Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing, Carson-Newman University, Guilford College. Every figure is sourced and dated.
| Metric | Bon SecoursRichmond, VA | Carson NewmanJefferson City, TN | GuilfordGreensboro, NC |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | Not reportedNot reported by Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing in the most recent federal collection. | 90.5% | 80.0% |
| SAT middle 50% | Not reportedBon Secours Memorial College of Nursing did not report an SAT score range for its most recent entering class. | 955–1215 | 1120–1260 |
| Average net price | Not reportedNot reported by Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing in the most recent federal collection. | $20,25133.4% on Pell grants | $22,27043.7% on Pell grants |
| Published tuition & fees | Not reported | $34,700Most recent reported academic year, College Scorecard June 2026 release | $41,362Most recent reported academic year, College Scorecard June 2026 release |
| 6-year graduation rate | Not reported | 53.2% | 45.8% |
| First-year retention | Not reported | 74.2% | 64.9% |
| Undergraduates on Pell grants | 27.5% | 33.4% | 43.7% |
| Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry | $77,014 | $48,382 | $47,590 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $26,500 | $21,500 | $26,000 |
| Student-faculty ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | 12:1 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 591 | 1,387 | 1,001 |
| Consensus percentile | 58Lower is better | 58Lower is better | 58Lower is better |
| Methodology sensitivity | Single list onlyHow far published lists disagree, in percentile points | 49 ptsHow far published lists disagree, in percentile points | 37 ptsHow far published lists disagree, in percentile points |
Highlighted cells mark the most favourable value in that row where a direction is meaningful. No highlight appears for metrics like enrollment or SAT range, where “better” depends entirely on what you want.
“Not ranked by this source” means that publisher’s list does not include the school — not missing data and not a poor rank.
| Source | Bon Secours | Carson Newman | Guilford |
|---|---|---|---|
| US News | Not ranked by this source | #358 of 436National universitiesNational Universities · 2026 | #165 of 210Liberal arts collegesNational Liberal Arts Colleges · 2026 |
| Forbes | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
| Washington Monthly | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | #796 of 1,504Tuition & tax value (WM)Best Colleges for Your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars · 2026 |
| WSJ | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
| Niche | #1505 of 2,605Overall (Niche)Best Colleges (Overall) · 2026 | #867 of 2,605Overall (Niche)Best Colleges (Overall) · 2026 | #1075 of 2,605Overall (Niche)Best Colleges (Overall) · 2026 |
| Money | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
| Princeton Review | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
| QS | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source | Not ranked by this source |
Students comparing Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing on federal cost, completion, and earnings data who will layer in fit, location, and program strength separately.
This school may not appear on every publisher list we track; an empty rankings table means no tracked publisher ranked it, not missing federal data.
Full profileStudents comparing Carson-Newman University on federal cost, completion, and earnings data who will layer in fit, location, and program strength separately.
This school may not appear on every publisher list we track; an empty rankings table means no tracked publisher ranked it, not missing federal data.
Full profileStudents comparing Guilford College on federal cost, completion, and earnings data who will layer in fit, location, and program strength separately.
This school may not appear on every publisher list we track; an empty rankings table means no tracked publisher ranked it, not missing federal data.
Full profile