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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU RU William & Mary UVA Elon Randolph-Macon Roanoke College| Christopher Newport University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,503 | 4,545 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | #637 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,001 | $8,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,238 | $20,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,360 | $15,887 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,864 | $22,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,141 | $10,869 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 65% | 99% |
Admission |
CNU | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,062 | 6,078 | ||
| Admitted | 6,212 | 5,154 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | 1020/1190 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
CNU | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
CNU | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (4,545 students vs. 4,503 students)
CNU vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Longwood University?
- Christopher Newport University is 15.5% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $8,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at CNU than Longwood University ($24,238.00 vs. $20,870.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Longwood University ($22,864 vs. $22,900)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 28.5% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,360 vs. $15,887)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Longwood University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Longwood University students is 18.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,869 vs. $9,141)
CNU vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 170 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Longwood University (84.8%)
CNU vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Longwood 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 Longwood University and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Longwood University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University and CNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Longwood University and CNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Longwood University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/