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Overview |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Ashland, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,490 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #483 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | rmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $44,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $44,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $13,510 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $28,389 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $30,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 2,446 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 2,090 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 23/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 23% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Randolph-Macon | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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-Macon based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,490 students)
CNU vs. Randolph-Macon Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Randolph-Macon?
- Randolph Macon College is 379.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($44,930.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.7% higher at Randolph-Macon than Christopher Newport University ($44,930.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Randolph-Macon ($23,287 vs. $28,389)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 12.7% lower than costs at Randolph Macon College ($11,990 vs. $13,510)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph Macon College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Randolph Macon College students is 283.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,787 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Randolph-Macon Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Randolph-Macon? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph-Macon or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 57 points higher than at Randolph-Macon (1098)
- Incoming CNU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Randolph-Macon (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Randolph-Macon (3.7)
- Randolph-Macon has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. Randolph-Macon Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Randolph-Macon? 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-Macon and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Randolph Macon College (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Randolph Macon College earn on average $3,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Randolph-Macon graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph-Macon students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/