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Overview |
CNU | D&E College | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 1/14 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 880/1125 | ||
| 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 |
CNU | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $245 |
Diversity |
CNU | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
CNU | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 34% | ||
Campus |
CNU | D&E College | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 650 students)
CNU vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 218.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.1% higher at D&E College than Christopher Newport University ($29,880.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than CNU ($20,126 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 18.4% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,125 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 213.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,119 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 227 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than D&E College (75.3%)
CNU vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or D&E College? 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 D&E College and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Davis & Elkins College (63% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,600 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/