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Overview |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Falls Church, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,397 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | stratford.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $14,985 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $14,985 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $7,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 0% |
Admission |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
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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 |
Academics |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $37,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $32,625 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $337 |
Diversity |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 20% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 80% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 19% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 59% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 48% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Stratford University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Stratford University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,397 students)
CNU vs. Stratford University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Stratford University?
- Stratford University is 59.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($14,985.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at CNU than Stratford University ($22,613.00 vs. $14,985.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stratford University are 71.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($7,000 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Stratford University (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is ?% larger than aid received Stratford University ($8,022 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Stratford University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stratford University or CNU .
CNU vs. Stratford University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Stratford University? 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 Stratford University and CNU.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Stratford University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,300)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $7,625 lower median federal student loan debt than Stratford University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $32,625)
- CNU graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than Stratford University graduates. ($258 vs. $337)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stratford University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/