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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Plymouth Longwood University UVA Elon Westfield State University| Keene State College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
KSC | CNU | ||
| Location | Keene, NH | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,872 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #747 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | keene.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KSC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,754 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,663 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,534 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,546 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,085 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
KSC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,487 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,017 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | 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 | Dec 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KSC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KSC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,295 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
KSC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
KSC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
KSC | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than KSC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,872 students)
KSC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KSC or CNU?
- Keene State College is 25.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($11,754.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.2% higher at KSC than Christopher Newport University ($22,663.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Keene State College than CNU ($19,546 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 12.9% lower than costs at Keene State College ($11,990 vs. $13,534)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Keene State College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Keene State College students is 25.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,085 vs. $8,022)
KSC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KSC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or KSC .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 164 points higher than at KSC (991)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KSC (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at KSC (3.1)
- KSC has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
KSC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KSC 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 KSC.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Keene State College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,700 more per year than KSC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,400)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,295 lower median federal student loan debt than KSC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,295)
- CNU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than KSC graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/