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Overview |
CNU | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
CNU | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $249 |
Diversity |
CNU | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 31% |
Students |
CNU | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 76% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Liberty 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
- Liberty University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Liberty University?
- Liberty University is 128% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($21,374.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at CNU than Liberty University ($22,613.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Liberty University ($23,287 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 3% lower than costs at Liberty University ($11,990 vs. $12,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Liberty University students is 55.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,471 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 85 points higher than at Liberty University (1070)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Liberty University (3.56)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Liberty 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 Liberty University and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $834 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($249 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/