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Overview |
Neumann | CNU | ||
| Location | Aston, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,155 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #768 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | neumann.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Neumann | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,600 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,707 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,623 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Neumann | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,501 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,992 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.23 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 905/1085 | 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 | Aug 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Neumann | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Neumann | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Neumann | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 17% | 5% |
Students |
Neumann | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Neumann | 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 Neumann based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,155 students)
Neumann vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Neumann or CNU?
- Neumann University is 261.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at Neumann than Christopher Newport University ($33,900.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Neumann ($23,287 vs. $28,707)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 38.4% lower than costs at Neumann University ($11,990 vs. $16,600)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Neumann University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Neumann University students is 219.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,623 vs. $8,022)
Neumann vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Neumann or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Neumann .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 250 points higher than at Neumann (905)
- Incoming CNU students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Neumann (19)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Neumann (3.23)
- Neumann has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
Neumann vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Neumann 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 Neumann.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Neumann University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Neumann graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,600)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Neumann graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Neumann graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Neumann students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/