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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon UIC Roanoke College| Chicago State University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CSU | CNU | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,317 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #870 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CSU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,656 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,656 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,800 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,446 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,891 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
CSU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,404 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,592 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.18 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 750/963 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CSU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CSU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 25% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $258 |
Diversity |
CSU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
CSU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CSU | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,317 students)
CSU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CSU or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 22.5% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.4% higher at CNU than Chicago State University ($22,613.00 vs. $7,656.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chicago State University than CNU ($6,446 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.1% lower than costs at Chicago State University ($11,990 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chicago State University than Christopher Newport University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chicago State University students is 98.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($15,891 vs. $8,022)
CSU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CSU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or CSU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 280 points higher than at CSU (875)
- Incoming CNU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (18)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at CSU (3.18)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than CSU (48.5%)
CSU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CSU 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 CSU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Chicago State University (63% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,800 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,300)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,250)
- CNU graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($258 vs. $323)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/