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Overview |
SCF | CNU | ||
| Location | Bradenton, FL | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,588 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | scf.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SCF | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,365 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $2,365 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,858 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,451 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,908 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 66% |
Admission |
SCF | 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 | 3.1 | 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 |
SCF | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 38:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SCF | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 35% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,610 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $89 | $258 |
Diversity |
SCF | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
SCF | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 100% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SCF | 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
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,588 students vs. 4,559 students)
SCF vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SCF or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 296.4% more expensive to attend than SCF for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- Out of state tuition is 856.2% higher at CNU than State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($22,613.00 vs. $2,365.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than CNU ($13,451 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 74% lower than costs at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($11,990 vs. $20,858)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota than Christopher Newport University (80% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 63.4% larger than aid received State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota ($8,022 vs. $4,908)
Which college is harder to get into, SCF or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or SCF .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SCF (3.1)
SCF vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SCF 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 SCF.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $13,400 more per year than SCF graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $33,700)
- State College of Florida Manatee Sarasota students graduate with a $16,390 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($8,610 vs. $25,000)
- SCF graduates are paying $169 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($89 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SCF students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/