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Overview |
SUNY Empire State College | CNU | ||
| Location | Saratoga Springs, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,407 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | esc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Empire State College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,704 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,343 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 66% |
Admission |
SUNY Empire State College | 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 | - | 3.79 | ||
| 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 |
SUNY Empire State College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Empire State College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY Empire State College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 60% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
SUNY Empire State College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 86% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Empire State College | 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
- SUNY Empire State College is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (9,407 students vs. 4,559 students)
SUNY Empire State College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Empire State College or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Empire State College for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at CNU than SUNY Empire State College ($22,613.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Empire State College than CNU ($9,704 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY Empire State College are 3.4% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,600 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Empire State College than Christopher Newport University (80% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by SUNY Empire State College students is 16.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,343 vs. $8,022)
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Empire State College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or SUNY Empire State College .
SUNY Empire State College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Empire State College 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 SUNY Empire State College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than SUNY Empire State College (63% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $1,100 more per year than SUNY Empire State College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,000)
- SUNY Empire State College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- SUNY Empire State College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SUNY Empire State College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/