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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Temple Roanoke College| The College of Westchester | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CW | CNU | ||
| Location | White Plains, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 828 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cw.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CW | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,113 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,113 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,520 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,891 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,559 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
CW | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CW | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CW | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 31% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,894 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $247 | $258 |
Diversity |
CW | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 41% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
CW | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CW | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than CW based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 828 students)
CW vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CW or CNU?
- The College of Westchester is 135.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($22,113.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at CNU than The College of Westchester ($22,613.00 vs. $22,113.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of Westchester than CNU ($10,891 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The College of Westchester are 25.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,520 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The College of Westchester than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of Westchester students is 131.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($18,559 vs. $8,022)
CW vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CW or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or CW .
- CW has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
CW vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CW 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 CW.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $7,300 more per year than CW graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,800)
- The College of Westchester students graduate with a $1,106 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,894 vs. $25,000)
- CW graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/