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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary OSU Portland State University Longwood University UVA Elon| Oregon Institute of Technology | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
OIT | CNU | ||
| Location | Klamath Falls, OR | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,911 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #481 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oit.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
OIT | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,002 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,836 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,921 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,283 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,302 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
OIT | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,570 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,231 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1255 | 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 | Sep 4, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
OIT | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OIT | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,875 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
OIT | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
OIT | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
OIT | 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
- Oregon Institute of Technology is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (4,911 students vs. 4,559 students)
OIT vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OIT or CNU?
- Oregon Institute of Technology is 6.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($10,002.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.8% higher at OIT than Christopher Newport University ($31,836.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Oregon Institute of Technology than CNU ($17,283 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Oregon Institute of Technology are 9.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,921 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oregon Institute of Technology than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Oregon Institute of Technology students is 3.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,302 vs. $8,022)
OIT vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OIT or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or OIT .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 108 points higher than at OIT (1047)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at OIT (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at OIT (3.51)
- OIT has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than CNU (85.4%)
OIT vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OIT 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 OIT.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Oregon Institute of Technology (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Oregon Institute of Technology earn on average $8,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,100)
- Oregon Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,125 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,875 vs. $25,000)
- OIT graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former OIT students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/