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Overview |
CNU | Hollins College | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Roanoke, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 803 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | hollins.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Hollins College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $40,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $40,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $14,960 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $21,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $35,635 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | Hollins College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 3,275 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 2,371 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 72.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 8.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1113/1298 | ||
| 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 | Hollins College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Hollins College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $35,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | Hollins College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 96% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CNU | Hollins College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Hollins 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 Hollins College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 803 students)
CNU vs. Hollins College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Hollins College?
- Hollins University is 330.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($40,350.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.4% higher at Hollins College than Christopher Newport University ($40,350.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hollins University than CNU ($21,207 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 24.8% lower than costs at Hollins University ($11,990 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hollins University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hollins University students is 344.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($35,635 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Hollins College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Hollins College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hollins College or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 31 points higher than at Hollins College (1124)
- Incoming Hollins College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Hollins College (3.76)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Hollins College (72.4%)
CNU vs. Hollins College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Hollins 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 Hollins College and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is the same as at Hollins University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Hollins College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $35,600)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hollins College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Hollins College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hollins College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/