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Overview |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 158 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | laureluniversity.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,500 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,500 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,280 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,269 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,212 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.16 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Neither required nor recommended | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,969 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $258 |
Diversity |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 41% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | - | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 6% | ||
Campus |
Laurel University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Laurel University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 158 students)
Laurel University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Laurel University or CNU?
- Laurel University is 12% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($10,500.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.4% higher at CNU than Laurel University ($22,613.00 vs. $10,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Laurel University than CNU ($19,269 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Laurel University are 29.2% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,280 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Laurel University than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Laurel University ($8,022 vs. $6,212)
Which college is harder to get into, Laurel University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Laurel University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 261 points higher than at Laurel University (894)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Laurel University (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.63 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Laurel University (3.16)
Laurel University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Laurel University 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 Laurel University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Laurel University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,200 more per year than Laurel University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,900)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,969 lower median federal student loan debt than Laurel University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,969)
- CNU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Laurel University graduates. ($258 vs. $289)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Laurel University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/