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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Christopher Newport University | Seattle Community College South Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Seattle, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 4,901 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | southseattle.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $4,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $4,947 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,383 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $9,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $7,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 58% |
Admission |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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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 | Sep 13, 2023 |
Academics |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 32:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $39,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 74% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 34% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 99% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Seattle South | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Seattle Community College South Campus is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (4,901 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. Seattle South Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Seattle South?
- Christopher Newport University is 110.3% more expensive to attend than Seattle South for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 357.1% higher at CNU than Seattle Community College South Campus ($22,613.00 vs. $4,947.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Seattle Community College South Campus than CNU ($9,594 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Seattle Community College South Campus are 15.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,383 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Seattle Community College South Campus (66% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 8.1% larger than aid received Seattle Community College South Campus ($8,022 vs. $7,422)
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Seattle South? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Seattle South or CNU .
CNU vs. Seattle South Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Seattle South? 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 Seattle South and CNU.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Seattle South graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,700)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/