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Overview |
CNU | Randolph | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 553 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $27,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $27,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $22,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $19,688 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 1,602 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 1,522 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 930/1140 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Randolph based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 553 students)
CNU vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Randolph?
- Randolph College is 190.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($27,270.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.6% higher at Randolph than Christopher Newport University ($27,270.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than CNU ($22,886 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 4.9% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,430 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph College students is 145.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($19,688 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 141 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Randolph? 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 Randolph and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is the same as at Randolph College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,200)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/