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Overview |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Whitewater, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 11,079 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #847 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | uww.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $6,519 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $15,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $7,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $13,322 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $4,187 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 76% |
Admission |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 9,448 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 7,783 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 26.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $44,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,971 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 16% | ||
Campus |
CNU | University of Wisconsin-Whitewater | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (11,079 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater?
- Christopher Newport University is 43.8% more expensive to attend than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,519.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.1% higher at CNU than University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($22,613.00 vs. $15,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than CNU ($13,322 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wisconsin Whitewater are 52% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($7,890 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wisconsin Whitewater than Christopher Newport University (76% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 91.6% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Whitewater ($8,022 vs. $4,187)
CNU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Wisconsin-Whitewater or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 105 points higher than at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (1050)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (3.3)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (82.4%)
CNU vs. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or University of Wisconsin-Whitewater? 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 Wisconsin-Whitewater and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Wisconsin Whitewater (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,500 more per year than University of Wisconsin-Whitewater graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,600)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater students graduate with a $29 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,971 vs. $25,000)
- University of Wisconsin Whitewater and CNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Wisconsin-Whitewater students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/