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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary NSU Longwood University UVA Howard Elon| Christopher Newport University | Hampton University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 3,286 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #465 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | hamptonu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $26,198 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $26,198 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $32,421 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $13,710 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 86% |
Admission |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 15,009 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 11,177 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 74.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 7.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 17/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 840/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $46,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 74% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 95% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 17% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 78% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Hampton University | ||
| 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 Hampton University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,286 students)
CNU vs. Hampton University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Hampton University?
- Hampton University is 179.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($26,198.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.9% higher at Hampton University than Christopher Newport University ($26,198.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Hampton University ($23,287 vs. $32,421)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 8.3% lower than costs at Hampton University ($11,990 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hampton University than Christopher Newport University (86% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hampton University students is 70.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($13,710 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Hampton University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Hampton University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hampton University or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 135 points higher than at Hampton University (1020)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Hampton University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hampton University (3.3)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hampton University (74.5%)
CNU vs. Hampton University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Hampton University? 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 Hampton University and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Hampton University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $200 more per year than Hampton University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,900)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hampton University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hampton University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hampton University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/