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Overview |
Stockton | CNU | ||
| Location | Galloway, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,080 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #553 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stockton.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stockton | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,740 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,474 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,564 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,515 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,635 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
Stockton | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,591 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 8,204 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 | Sep 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Stockton | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stockton | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,108 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $218 | $258 |
Diversity |
Stockton | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Stockton | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Stockton | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Stockton University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (9,080 students vs. 4,559 students)
Stockton vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stockton or CNU?
- Stockton University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,740.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at CNU than Stockton University ($22,613.00 vs. $20,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stockton University than CNU ($18,515 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 13.1% lower than costs at Stockton University ($11,990 vs. $13,564)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stockton University than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stockton University students is 45% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,635 vs. $8,022)
Stockton vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stockton or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Stockton .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 81 points higher than at Stockton (1074)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stockton (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Stockton (3.54)
- Stockton has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
Stockton vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stockton 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 Stockton.
- The graduation rate at Stockton is higher than Christopher Newport University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Stockton University earn on average $2,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($49,100 vs. $47,100)
- Stockton University students graduate with a $3,892 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,108 vs. $25,000)
- Stockton graduates are paying $40 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($218 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stockton students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/