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Overview |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #419 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1070/1260 | ||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 40% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Roanoke College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,826 students)
CNU vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 257.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Roanoke College than Christopher Newport University ($33,510.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Roanoke College ($23,287 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 28.2% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($11,990 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 351% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($36,176 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 63 points higher than at Roanoke College (1092)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Roanoke College (79.8%)
CNU vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Roanoke College? 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 Roanoke College and CNU.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Roanoke College earn on average $4,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/