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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary ISU Longwood University UVA Minnesota University of Minnesota-Duluth| North Dakota State University Main Campus | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
NDSU | CNU | ||
| Location | Fargo, ND | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,242 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #568 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndsu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
NDSU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,309 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,963 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,962 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,732 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 77% | 66% |
Admission |
NDSU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,535 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 8,166 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 968/1216 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
NDSU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NDSU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,300 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
NDSU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
NDSU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
NDSU | 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
- North Dakota State University Main Campus is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (12,242 students vs. 4,559 students)
NDSU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NDSU or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 0.7% more expensive to attend than NDSU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $9,309.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.9% higher at CNU than North Dakota State University Main Campus ($22,613.00 vs. $13,963.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Dakota State University Main Campus than CNU ($15,962 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Dakota State University Main Campus are 28.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,300 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Dakota State University Main Campus than Christopher Newport University (77% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 40% larger than aid received North Dakota State University Main Campus ($8,022 vs. $5,732)
NDSU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NDSU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or NDSU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 64 points higher than at NDSU (1091)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at NDSU (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at NDSU (3.53)
- NDSU has a higher acceptance rate (95.7%) than CNU (85.4%)
NDSU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NDSU 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 NDSU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than North Dakota State University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from North Dakota State University Main Campus earn on average $6,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($53,600 vs. $47,100)
- North Dakota State University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,700 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,300 vs. $25,000)
- NDSU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More NDSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/