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Overview |
PSC | CNU | ||
| Location | Winter Haven, FL | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,180 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | polk.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
PSC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,483 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,933 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,339 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,588 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $3,168 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 66% |
Admission |
PSC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
PSC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PSC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | $258 |
Diversity |
PSC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
PSC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
PSC | 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
- Polk State College is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,180 students vs. 4,559 students)
PSC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PSC or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 277.6% more expensive to attend than PSC for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $2,483.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.7% higher at CNU than Polk State College ($22,613.00 vs. $9,933.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Polk State College than CNU ($9,588 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Polk State College are 43.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,339 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Polk State College than Christopher Newport University (71% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 153.2% larger than aid received Polk State College ($8,022 vs. $3,168)
Which college is harder to get into, PSC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or PSC .
PSC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PSC 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 PSC.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $13,100 more per year than PSC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $34,000)
- Polk State College students graduate with a $15,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($9,500 vs. $25,000)
- PSC graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($98 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/