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JMU Mason RU Mary Washington College VCU Virginia Tech William & Mary NSU Longwood University ECU UVA WVU| Christopher Newport University | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #624 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 92% |
Admission |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1090/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $242 |
Diversity |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 7% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Old Dominion | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Old Dominion University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Old Dominion?
- Christopher Newport University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.9% higher at Old Dominion than Christopher Newport University ($26,664.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than CNU ($16,098 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 12.4% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($11,990 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Christopher Newport University (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Old Dominion University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,058 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 135 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Old Dominion (3.3)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Old Dominion University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Old Dominion University earn on average $500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($47,600 vs. $47,100)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/