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UW-Seattle JMU Mason UWT Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU Washington State Seattle U William & Mary Longwood University| Christopher Newport University | University of Washington Bothell Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | UWB | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Bothell, WA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 5,735 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | washington.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | UWB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $11,189 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $39,687 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $15,282 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $9,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $15,474 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 45% |
Admission |
CNU | UWB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 4,537 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 3,996 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 24.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1210/1450 | ||
| 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 | UWB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | UWB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $65,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $15,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $155 |
Diversity |
CNU | UWB | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CNU | UWB | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
CNU | UWB | ||
| 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
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (5,735 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. UWB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or UWB?
- University of Washington Bothell Campus is 19.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($11,189.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.5% higher at UWB than Christopher Newport University ($39,687.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Washington Bothell Campus than CNU ($9,357 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 27.5% lower than costs at University of Washington Bothell Campus ($11,990 vs. $15,282)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than University of Washington Bothell Campus (66% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Washington Bothell Campus students is 92.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($15,474 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. UWB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or UWB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWB or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 118 points higher than at UWB (1037)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWB (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UWB (3.52)
- UWB has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. UWB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or UWB? 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 UWB and CNU.
- Graduates from University of Washington Bothell Campus earn on average $18,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($65,800 vs. $47,100)
- University of Washington Bothell Campus students graduate with a $10,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($15,000 vs. $25,000)
- UWB graduates are paying $103 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($155 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWB students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/