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Overview |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
| Location | Bluefield, VA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 991 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bluefield.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,600 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,600 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,684 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,904 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,596 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 984 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 620 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,834 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $215 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bluefield College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Bluefield College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 991 students)
Bluefield College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bluefield College or CNU?
- Bluefield College is 194.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($27,600.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.1% higher at Bluefield College than Christopher Newport University ($27,600.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bluefield College than CNU ($22,904 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bluefield College are 23.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,684 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bluefield College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bluefield College students is 131.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($18,596 vs. $8,022)
Bluefield College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bluefield College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Bluefield College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 232 points higher than at Bluefield College (923)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Bluefield College (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bluefield College (3.31)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bluefield College (63%)
Bluefield College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bluefield College or CNU? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between CNU and Bluefield College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Bluefield College (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Bluefield College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,700)
- Bluefield College students graduate with a $4,166 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,834 vs. $25,000)
- Bluefield College graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bluefield College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/