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Overview |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
| Location | Brunswick, GA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,147 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccga.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,563 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,469 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,930 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,117 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,943 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,519 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,477 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 15/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1140 | 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 | Aug 5, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,800 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $173 | $258 |
Diversity |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
College of Coastal Georgia | CNU | ||
| 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 College of Coastal Georgia based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,147 students)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, College of Coastal Georgia or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 265.8% more expensive to attend than College of Coastal Georgia for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $2,563.00)
- Out of state tuition is 138.8% higher at CNU than College of Coastal Georgia ($22,613.00 vs. $9,469.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Coastal Georgia than CNU ($12,117 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Coastal Georgia are 9.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,930 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Coastal Georgia than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 15.5% larger than aid received College of Coastal Georgia ($8,022 vs. $6,943)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, College of Coastal Georgia or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or College of Coastal Georgia .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 220 points higher than at College of Coastal Georgia (935)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at College of Coastal Georgia (3.1)
- College of Coastal Georgia has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than CNU (85.4%)
College of Coastal Georgia vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, College of Coastal Georgia or CNU? 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 CNU and College of Coastal Georgia.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $13,700 more per year than College of Coastal Georgia graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $33,400)
- College of Coastal Georgia students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($16,800 vs. $25,000)
- College of Coastal Georgia graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($173 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former College of Coastal Georgia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/