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Overview |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Arcadia | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or CNU?
- Arcadia University is 395.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.3% higher at Arcadia than Christopher Newport University ($46,430.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Arcadia ($23,287 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 14.4% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($11,990 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 285.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,934 vs. $8,022)
Arcadia vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 51 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Arcadia students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Arcadia University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,400)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/