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Overview |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 66% |
Admission |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $258 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Plaza College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or CNU?
- Plaza College is 38.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($13,000.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.9% higher at CNU than Plaza College ($22,613.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than CNU ($17,178 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 71.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($7,000 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Christopher Newport University (90% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 17.6% larger than aid received Plaza College ($8,022 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Plaza College .
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $19,800 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $11,085 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($13,915 vs. $25,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $115 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($143 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/