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Overview |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
| Location | Chambersburg, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wilson.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,968 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,923 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,241 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 739 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 695 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1120 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $34,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wilson College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,360 students)
Wilson College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wilson College or CNU?
- Wilson College is 168.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Wilson College than Christopher Newport University ($25,200.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Wilson College ($23,287 vs. $23,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 0.2% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,968 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 77.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($14,241 vs. $8,022)
Wilson College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wilson College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Wilson College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 214 points higher than at Wilson College (941)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wilson College (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than CNU (85.4%)
Wilson College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wilson 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 Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Wilson College (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $34,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than Wilson College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- CNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Wilson College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College 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/