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Overview |
KY State | CNU | ||
| Location | Frankfort, KY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,726 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1014 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | kysu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
KY State | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,854 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,732 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,076 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,473 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
KY State | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,870 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,626 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.72 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 783/978 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
KY State | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
KY State | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 21% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 24% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
KY State | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 57% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
KY State | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 76% | 6% | ||
Campus |
KY State | 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 KY State based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,726 students)
KY State vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, KY State or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 19.4% more expensive to attend than KY State for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,854.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.7% higher at CNU than Kentucky State University ($22,613.00 vs. $11,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kentucky State University than CNU ($11,473 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kentucky State University are 48.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,076 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kentucky State University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Kentucky State University students is 2.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,257 vs. $8,022)
KY State vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, KY State or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or KY State .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 224 points higher than at KY State (931)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at KY State (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 1.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at KY State (2.72)
- KY State has a higher acceptance rate (91.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
KY State vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, KY State 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 KY State.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Kentucky State University (63% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $16,100 more per year than KY State graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $31,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than KY State graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than KY State graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former KY State students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 24%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/