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Overview |
EOU | CNU | ||
| Location | La Grande, OR | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,674 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eou.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
EOU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,145 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,330 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,234 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
EOU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,000 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 10, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
EOU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EOU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 32% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,839 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
EOU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
EOU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
EOU | 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 EOU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,674 students)
EOU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EOU or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 15.1% more expensive to attend than EOU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $8,145.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at CNU than Eastern Oregon University ($22,613.00 vs. $21,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Oregon University than CNU ($15,234 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Oregon University are 11.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,770 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Oregon University than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Eastern Oregon University ($8,022 vs. $7,718)
EOU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EOU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or EOU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 204 points higher than at EOU (951)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EOU (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at EOU (3.54)
- EOU has a higher acceptance rate (98.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
EOU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EOU 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 EOU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Eastern Oregon University (63% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $4,900 more per year than EOU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,200)
- Eastern Oregon University students graduate with a $2,161 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,839 vs. $25,000)
- EOU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EOU 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/