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AU Georgetown JMU Mason Northeastern BU Old Dominion Fordham Mary Washington College University of Richmond Virginia Tech VCU| George Washington University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | CNU | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 66% |
Admission |
George Washington | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 | Jan 5, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
George Washington | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
George Washington | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
George Washington | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 6% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 4,559 students)
George Washington vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or CNU?
- George Washington University is 562.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 174.7% higher at George Washington than Christopher Newport University ($62,110.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than George Washington ($23,287 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 31.1% lower than costs at George Washington University ($11,990 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Christopher Newport University (78% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by George Washington University students is 339.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($35,257 vs. $8,022)
George Washington vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at George Washington University (1294) is 139 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming George Washington students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than George Washington (49%)
George Washington vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at George Washington is higher than Christopher Newport University (81% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $33,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $47,100)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $38 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,962 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and George Washington graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More George Washington graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/