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Overview |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,514 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbiasc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,250 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,250 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,400 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,779 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,089 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,176 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,135 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 43% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,264 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $261 | $258 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 85% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Columbia College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,514 students)
Columbia College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or CNU?
- Columbia College is 126.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($21,250.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.4% higher at CNU than Columbia College ($22,613.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than CNU ($18,779 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 42.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,400 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Columbia College students is 100.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($16,089 vs. $8,022)
Columbia College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Columbia College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 184 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Columbia College (3.56)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (98.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
Columbia College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia College 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Columbia College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $34,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,264)
- CNU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($258 vs. $261)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/