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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Seminole State Valencia College Elon| Daytona State College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
| Location | Daytona Beach, FL | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,584 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | daytonastate.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,072 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,960 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,600 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,674 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,247 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 66% |
Admission |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,010 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $82 | $258 |
Diversity |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Daytona State College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Daytona State College is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (11,584 students vs. 4,559 students)
Daytona State College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Daytona State College or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 205.2% more expensive to attend than Daytona State College for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $3,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.1% higher at CNU than Daytona State College ($22,613.00 vs. $11,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Daytona State College than CNU ($5,674 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Daytona State College are 57.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($7,600 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Daytona State College than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 28.4% larger than aid received Daytona State College ($8,022 vs. $6,247)
Which college is harder to get into, Daytona State College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Daytona State College .
Daytona State College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Daytona State 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 Daytona State College.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $15,800 more per year than Daytona State College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $31,300)
- Daytona State College students graduate with a $16,990 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($8,010 vs. $25,000)
- Daytona State College graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($82 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Daytona State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/