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Overview |
CNU | UWSP | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Stevens Point, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 7,964 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #860 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | uwsp.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | UWSP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $6,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $15,402 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $13,702 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $4,169 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
CNU | UWSP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 8,120 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 7,231 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 23.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/24 | ||
| 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 | Sep 1, 2023 |
Academics |
CNU | UWSP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | UWSP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,360 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $251 |
Diversity |
CNU | UWSP | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | UWSP | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CNU | UWSP | ||
| 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
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,964 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. UWSP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or UWSP?
- Christopher Newport University is 40% more expensive to attend than UWSP for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.8% higher at CNU than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($22,613.00 vs. $15,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than CNU ($13,702 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point are 49.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,000 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Stevens Point than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 92.4% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Stevens Point ($8,022 vs. $4,169)
CNU vs. UWSP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or UWSP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UWSP or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 105 points higher than at UWSP (1050)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UWSP (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UWSP (3.27)
- UWSP has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. UWSP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or UWSP? 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 UWSP and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Wisconsin Stevens Point (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,400 more per year than UWSP graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,700)
- University of Wisconsin Stevens Point students graduate with a $640 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,360 vs. $25,000)
- UWSP graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($251 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UWSP 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/