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Overview |
CNU | Parkside | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Kenosha, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 3,947 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #965 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | uwp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Parkside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $6,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $14,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $7,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $8,510 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $7,098 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 67% |
Admission |
CNU | Parkside | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 2,893 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 2,107 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 72.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 21% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| 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 | Parkside | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Parkside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $22,965 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $237 |
Diversity |
CNU | Parkside | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | Parkside | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Parkside | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Parkside based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,947 students)
CNU vs. Parkside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Parkside?
- Christopher Newport University is 48.9% more expensive to attend than Parkside for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,298.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.2% higher at CNU than University of Wisconsin Parkside ($22,613.00 vs. $14,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Parkside than CNU ($8,510 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Parkside are 50.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($7,966 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Parkside than Christopher Newport University (67% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 13% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Parkside ($8,022 vs. $7,098)
CNU vs. Parkside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Parkside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Parkside or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 185 points higher than at Parkside (970)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Parkside (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Parkside (3.31)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Parkside (72.8%)
CNU vs. Parkside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Parkside? 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 Parkside and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Wisconsin Parkside (63% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,100 more per year than Parkside graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,000)
- University of Wisconsin Parkside students graduate with a $2,035 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,965 vs. $25,000)
- Parkside graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Parkside students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/