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Overview |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 66% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | 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 | 3.3 | 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 |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $258 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Shawnee State University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,297 students)
Shawnee State University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 44.2% higher at CNU than Shawnee State University ($22,613.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than CNU ($13,313 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shawnee State University are 3.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,588 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shawnee State University than Christopher Newport University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($8,022 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Shawnee State University (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University 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 Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Shawnee State University (63% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $10,800 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $36,300)
- Shawnee State University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,712 vs. $25,000)
- Shawnee State University graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($245 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/