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Overview |
BC | CNU | ||
| Location | Bridgewater, VA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,421 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #676 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bridgewater.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,800 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,800 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,830 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,332 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,142 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
BC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,402 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,074 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
BC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
BC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 6% | ||
Campus |
BC | 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 BC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,421 students)
BC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or CNU?
- Bridgewater College is 313.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at BC than Christopher Newport University ($38,800.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than CNU ($19,332 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.3% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($11,990 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 325.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($34,142 vs. $8,022)
BC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or BC .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 121 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than CNU (85.4%)
BC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Bridgewater College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $4,000 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/