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Overview |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #897 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 85% |
Admission |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 6/9 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 888/1130 | ||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $254 |
Diversity |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 12% |
Students |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CNU | West Liberty University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than West Liberty University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,315 students)
CNU vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or West Liberty University?
- Christopher Newport University is 7.6% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at CNU than West Liberty University ($22,613.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than CNU ($13,788 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 19.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,020 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Liberty University than Christopher Newport University (85% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 37.7% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($8,022 vs. $5,824)
CNU vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 171 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at West Liberty University (3.53)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than West Liberty University (74.1%)
CNU vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or West Liberty University? 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 West Liberty University and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than West Liberty University (63% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $383 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,000)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($254 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/