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Overview |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
| Location | Pensacola, FL | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,521 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #727 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uwf.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,319 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,587 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,268 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,609 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,515 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 66% |
Admission |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,113 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,377 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 48% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $258 |
Diversity |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
The University of West Florida | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- The University of West Florida is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (13,521 students vs. 4,559 students)
The University of West Florida vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, The University of West Florida or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 117.1% more expensive to attend than The University of West Florida for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,319.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at CNU than The University of West Florida ($22,613.00 vs. $16,587.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of West Florida than CNU ($8,609 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of West Florida are 6.4% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,268 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of West Florida than Christopher Newport University (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of West Florida students is 43.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,515 vs. $8,022)
The University of West Florida vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, The University of West Florida or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or The University of West Florida .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 102 points higher than at The University of West Florida (1053)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at The University of West Florida (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at The University of West Florida (3.6)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than The University of West Florida (48%)
The University of West Florida vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, The University of West Florida 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 The University of West Florida.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than The University of West Florida (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,900 more per year than The University of West Florida graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,200)
- The University of West Florida students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($18,750 vs. $25,000)
- The University of West Florida graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($193 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The University of West Florida students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/