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Overview |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 50% |
Admission |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $191 |
Diversity |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CNU | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,775 students)
CNU vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 224.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at LGCNHS than Christopher Newport University ($30,408.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than LGCNHS ($23,287 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,000 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (66% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 30.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($8,022 vs. $6,133)
CNU vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or CNU .
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
CNU vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and CNU.
- Graduates from Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences earn on average $4,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,100)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($18,500 vs. $25,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($191 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former LGCNHS students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/