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Overview |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $218 |
Diversity |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 75% | ||
Campus |
CNU | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,876 students)
CNU vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 543.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at University of Richmond than Christopher Newport University ($60,330.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than University of Richmond ($23,287 vs. $29,248)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 24% lower than costs at University of Richmond ($11,990 vs. $14,870)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than University of Richmond (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 478.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($46,385 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or CNU .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 182 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Richmond (3.71)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
CNU vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and CNU.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Christopher Newport University (83% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Richmond earn on average $26,800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($73,900 vs. $47,100)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $3,852 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,148 vs. $25,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/