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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU VSU William & Mary Hampton University Longwood University UVA Bowie State University| Christopher Newport University | Norfolk State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | NSU | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #1008 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 91% |
Admission |
CNU | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 15/20 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 840/1040 | ||
| 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 | May 31, 2024 |
Academics |
CNU | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $320 |
Diversity |
CNU | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CNU | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 31% | ||
Campus |
CNU | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or NSU?
- Christopher Newport University is 63% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at CNU than Norfolk State University ($22,613.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than CNU ($14,652 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 10.6% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,844 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Christopher Newport University (91% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Norfolk State University students is 51.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,164 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 347 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming CNU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or NSU? 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 NSU and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Norfolk State University (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $10,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $6,000 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,000 vs. $31,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($258 vs. $320)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/