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Overview |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Emory, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,358 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | ehc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $13,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $20,834 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $31,643 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 2,288 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 2,216 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 96.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 960/1150 | ||
| 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 |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 8% |
Students |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 39% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Emory and Henry College | ||
| 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 Emory and Henry College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,358 students)
CNU vs. Emory and Henry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Emory and Henry College?
- Emory and Henry College is 268% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.6% higher at Emory and Henry College than Christopher Newport University ($34,500.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emory and Henry College than CNU ($20,834 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.1% lower than costs at Emory and Henry College ($11,990 vs. $13,800)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emory and Henry College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emory and Henry College students is 294.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($31,643 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Emory and Henry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Emory and Henry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Emory and Henry College or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 175 points higher than at Emory and Henry College (980)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Emory and Henry College (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Emory and Henry College (3.5)
- Emory and Henry College has a higher acceptance rate (96.9%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. Emory and Henry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Emory and Henry College? 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 Emory and Henry College and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Emory and Henry College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,400 more per year than Emory and Henry College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Emory and Henry College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emory and Henry 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/