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Overview |
St John's | CNU | ||
| Location | Annapolis, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 541 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sjca.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St John's | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,040 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,040 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,270 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,643 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,775 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 66% |
Admission |
St John's | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 982 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 490 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1460 | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St John's | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St John's | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St John's | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 54% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 46% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St John's | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 12% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St John's | 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 St John's based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 541 students)
St John's vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St John's or CNU?
- St John's College is 284.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,040.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.4% higher at St John's than Christopher Newport University ($36,040.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than St John's ($23,287 vs. $27,643)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 19% lower than costs at St John's College ($11,990 vs. $14,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St John's College than Christopher Newport University (87% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St John's College students is 196.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($23,775 vs. $8,022)
St John's vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St John's or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or St John's .
- Accepted freshman St John's students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than St John's (49.9%)
St John's vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St John's 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 St John's.
- The graduation rate at St John's is higher than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,900 more per year than St John's graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,200)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St John's graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St John's graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St John's students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/