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Overview |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 826 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | greensboro.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,520 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,520 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,672 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,581 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,283 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,349 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,137 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1100 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 34% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Greensboro College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Greensboro 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 Greensboro College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 826 students)
Greensboro College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Greensboro College or CNU?
- Greensboro College is 108.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($19,520.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at CNU than Greensboro College ($22,613.00 vs. $19,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Greensboro College than CNU ($19,581 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Greensboro College are 2.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,672 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Greensboro College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Greensboro College students is 90.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($15,283 vs. $8,022)
Greensboro College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Greensboro College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Greensboro College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 263 points higher than at Greensboro College (892)
- Incoming CNU students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Greensboro College (18)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Greensboro College (3.35)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Greensboro College (84.3%)
Greensboro College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Greensboro 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 Greensboro College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Greensboro College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $7,400 more per year than Greensboro College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Greensboro College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Greensboro College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Greensboro College 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/