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Overview |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
| Location | Knoxville, TN | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,805 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #232 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tennessee.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,332 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,522 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,150 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,880 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,593 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 66% |
Admission |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,290 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 24,826 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of Tennessee is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (33,805 students vs. 4,559 students)
Tennessee vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee or CNU?
- The University of Tennessee is 20.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($11,332.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.6% higher at Tennessee than Christopher Newport University ($29,522.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee than CNU ($21,880 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 1.3% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee ($11,990 vs. $12,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Tennessee than Christopher Newport University (88% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Tennessee students is 32% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,593 vs. $8,022)
Tennessee vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Tennessee .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee (1214) is 59 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Tennessee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Tennessee (3.66)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Tennessee (68.4%)
Tennessee vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee 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 Tennessee.
- The graduation rate at Tennessee is the same as at Christopher Newport University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee earn on average $9,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,100)
- The University of Tennessee students graduate with a $5,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee graduates are paying $52 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($206 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/