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Overview |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
| Location | Billings, MT | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msubillings.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,620 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,209 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,348 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,487 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,394 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
MSU Billings | 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 | 3.05 | 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 | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MSU Billings | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than MSU Billings based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 4,057 students)
MSU Billings vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Billings or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 102.9% more expensive to attend than MSU Billings for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at CNU than Montana State University Billings ($22,613.00 vs. $18,209.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Montana State University Billings than CNU ($12,487 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montana State University Billings are 43.6% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,348 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montana State University Billings than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 48.7% larger than aid received Montana State University Billings ($8,022 vs. $5,394)
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Billings or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or MSU Billings .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MSU Billings (3.05)
MSU Billings vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Billings 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 MSU Billings.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Montana State University Billings (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,300 more per year than MSU Billings graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,800)
- Montana State University Billings students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($17,500 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Billings graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($180 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Billings students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/