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Overview |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 461 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | boricuacollege.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,000 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,000 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,750 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,214 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,307 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 41% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $7,890 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $81 | $258 |
Diversity |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 82% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Boricua College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Boricua College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 461 students)
Boricua College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Boricua College or CNU?
- Boricua College is 28% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,000.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at CNU than Boricua College ($22,613.00 vs. $12,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boricua College than CNU ($14,214 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Boricua College are 108.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($5,750 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Boricua College than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boricua College students is 16% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,307 vs. $8,022)
Which college is harder to get into, Boricua College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Boricua College .
Boricua College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Boricua 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 Boricua College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Boricua College (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Boricua College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $33,700)
- Boricua College students graduate with a $17,110 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($7,890 vs. $25,000)
- Boricua College graduates are paying $177 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($81 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Boricua College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/