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JMU Mason MSU Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA CU Boulder Colorado State| Christopher Newport University | University of Wyoming | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | UW | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Laramie, WY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 11,100 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #331 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | uwyo.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | UW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $19,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $12,819 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $8,942 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
CNU | UW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 5,797 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 5,564 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 |
Academics |
CNU | UW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | UW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $51,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
CNU | UW | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
CNU | UW | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CNU | UW | ||
| 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 Wyoming is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (11,100 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. UW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or UW?
- Christopher Newport University is 95.3% more expensive to attend than UW for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at CNU than University of Wyoming ($22,613.00 vs. $19,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wyoming than CNU ($12,819 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Wyoming are 3.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,610 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Wyoming than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wyoming students is 11.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,942 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. UW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or UW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UW or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 33 points higher than at UW (1122)
- Incoming CNU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at UW (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UW (3.53)
- UW has a higher acceptance rate (96%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. UW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or UW? 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 UW and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Wyoming (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Wyoming earn on average $4,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,100)
- University of Wyoming students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- UW graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UW 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/