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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary GS Longwood University KSU UVA Mercer| Georgia College & State University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
| Location | Milledgeville, GA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,315 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gcsu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,508 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,688 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,948 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,301 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,610 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,414 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,529 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 38.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Georgia College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Georgia College | 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
- Georgia College & State University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (6,315 students vs. 4,559 students)
Georgia College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgia College or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Georgia College for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,508.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Georgia College than Christopher Newport University ($26,688.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgia College & State University than CNU ($20,301 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Georgia College & State University are 9.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,948 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Georgia College & State University than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgia College & State University students is 7.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,610 vs. $8,022)
Georgia College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgia College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Georgia College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 12 points higher than at Georgia College (1143)
- Incoming Georgia College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Georgia College (3.53)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Georgia College (80%)
Georgia College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgia 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 Georgia College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Georgia College & State University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Georgia College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,300)
- Georgia College & State University students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Georgia College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgia College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/