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Overview |
CNR | CNU | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,853 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnr.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNR | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
CNR | 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 | 3.1 | 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 |
CNR | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNR | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 29% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,892 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $226 | $258 |
Diversity |
CNR | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 50% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 24% | 5% |
Students |
CNR | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CNR | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than CNR based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,853 students)
CNR vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNR or CNU?
- The College of New Rochelle is 285.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at CNR than Christopher Newport University ($36,152.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 21.5% lower than costs at The College of New Rochelle ($11,990 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than The College of New Rochelle (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is ?% larger than aid received The College of New Rochelle ($8,022 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CNR or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or CNR .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 207 points higher than at CNR (948)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CNR (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at CNR (3.1)
CNR vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNR 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 CNR.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than The College of New Rochelle (63% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,000 more per year than CNR graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,100)
- The College of New Rochelle students graduate with a $3,108 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,892 vs. $25,000)
- CNR graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($226 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNR students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/