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Overview |
RSU | CNU | ||
| Location | Claremore, OK | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,155 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rsu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
RSU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,536 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,320 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,725 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,446 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,107 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 66% |
Admission |
RSU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
RSU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RSU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,150 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $258 |
Diversity |
RSU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 19% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
RSU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
RSU | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than RSU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,155 students)
RSU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RSU or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 106.7% more expensive to attend than RSU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.5% higher at CNU than Rogers State University ($22,613.00 vs. $12,320.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rogers State University than CNU ($13,446 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rogers State University are 11.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,725 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rogers State University than Christopher Newport University (79% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Rogers State University ($8,022 vs. $7,107)
Which college is harder to get into, RSU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or RSU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 325 points higher than at RSU (830)
- Incoming CNU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at RSU (17)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at RSU (3.4)
RSU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RSU 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 RSU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Rogers State University (63% vs. 23%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,800 more per year than RSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $37,300)
- Rogers State University students graduate with a $8,850 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($16,150 vs. $25,000)
- RSU graduates are paying $92 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($166 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/