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Overview |
CNU | EMU | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
CNU | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
CNU | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CNU | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 27% | ||
Campus |
CNU | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,334 students)
CNU vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 333% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.5% higher at EMU than Christopher Newport University ($40,590.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than EMU ($23,287 vs. $23,783)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 2.1% lower than costs at Eastern Mennonite University ($11,990 vs. $12,240)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Mennonite University than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 279.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,460 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 146 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at EMU (3.7)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or EMU? 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 EMU and CNU.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Christopher Newport University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,200 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $1,550 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,450 vs. $25,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/