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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Averett University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
AU | CNU | ||
| Location | Danville, VA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #661 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | averett.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,640 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,640 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,360 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,781 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,246 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
AU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,324 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,767 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/22 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1170 | 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 |
AU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
AU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 33% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
AU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 6% | ||
Campus |
AU | 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 AU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,363 students)
AU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or CNU?
- Averett University is 301.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($37,640.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at AU than Christopher Newport University ($37,640.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than AU ($23,287 vs. $23,781)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 5.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,360 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Averett University students is 227.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($26,246 vs. $8,022)
AU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or AU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 242 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at AU (3.07)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than AU (76%)
AU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Averett University (63% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $1,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and AU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and AU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU 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/