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Overview |
UArts | CNU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,313 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uarts.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UArts | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,950 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,950 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,950 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,467 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,460 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
UArts | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,086 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 869 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 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 |
UArts | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UArts | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UArts | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UArts | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UArts | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,313 students)
UArts vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UArts or CNU?
- The University of the Arts is 443.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.3% higher at UArts than Christopher Newport University ($50,950.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than UArts ($23,287 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 49.7% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($11,990 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of the Arts students is 217.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,460 vs. $8,022)
UArts vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UArts or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UArts .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 110 points higher than at UArts (1045)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UArts (23)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UArts (80%)
UArts vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UArts 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 UArts.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than The University of the Arts (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $12,600 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $34,500)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UArts graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UArts graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/