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Overview |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
| Location | Victoria, TX | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,057 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uhv.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,111 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,903 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,494 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,761 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,301 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,970 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,618 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13% | 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 |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,529 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $181 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
University of Houston-Victoria | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Houston-Victoria | 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 University of Houston-Victoria based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 4,057 students)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Houston-Victoria or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 83.4% more expensive to attend than University of Houston-Victoria for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $5,111.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.7% higher at CNU than University of Houston Victoria ($22,613.00 vs. $14,903.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston Victoria than CNU ($11,761 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Houston Victoria are 14.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,494 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Houston Victoria than Christopher Newport University (84% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston Victoria students is 15.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,301 vs. $8,022)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Houston-Victoria or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of Houston-Victoria .
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than University of Houston-Victoria (82.1%)
University of Houston-Victoria vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Houston-Victoria 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 University of Houston-Victoria.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,900 more per year than University of Houston-Victoria graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,200)
- University of Houston Victoria students graduate with a $7,471 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($17,529 vs. $25,000)
- University of Houston-Victoria graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($181 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Houston-Victoria students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/