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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU Wesleyan University William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon OWU| Wesley College | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 917 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesley.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,934 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,864 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.93 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 50% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wesley College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Wesley College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 917 students)
Wesley College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesley College or CNU?
- Wesley College is 187.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($26,934.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Wesley College than Christopher Newport University ($26,934.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesley College are 1.1% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,864 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Wesley College (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is ?% larger than aid received Wesley College ($8,022 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Wesley College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Wesley College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 319 points higher than at Wesley College (836)
- Incoming CNU students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wesley College (17)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.86 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wesley College (2.93)
Wesley College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesley College 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 Wesley College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Wesley College (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Wesley College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,000)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesley College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $29,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Wesley College graduates. ($258 vs. $299)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesley College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/