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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Christopher Newport University | Patrick Henry College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | PHC | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Purcellville, Virginia | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 409 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | phc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | PHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $28,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $28,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $26,095 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $13,531 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 97% |
Admission |
CNU | PHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 236 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 179 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 75.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1233/1440 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | PHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | PHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | N/A |
Diversity |
CNU | PHC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | PHC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 83% | ||
Campus |
CNU | PHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than PHC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 409 students)
CNU vs. PHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or PHC?
- Patrick Henry College is 202.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($28,400.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.6% higher at PHC than Christopher Newport University ($28,400.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than PHC ($23,287 vs. $26,095)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Patrick Henry College are 8.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,020 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Patrick Henry College than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Patrick Henry College students is 68.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($13,531 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. PHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or PHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PHC or CNU .
- Accepted freshman PHC students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.83) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than PHC (75.8%)
CNU vs. PHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or PHC? 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 PHC and CNU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/