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Overview |
CNU | SVU | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #984 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
CNU | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 900/1250 | ||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $244 |
Diversity |
CNU | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CNU | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CNU | SVU | ||
| 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 SVU based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,053 students)
CNU vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or SVU?
- Southern Virginia University is 101.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($18,858.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.9% higher at CNU than Southern Virginia University ($22,613.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than CNU ($23,274 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 31% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,150 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Southern Virginia University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,188 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 114 points higher than at SVU (1041)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SVU (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or SVU? 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 SVU and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Southern Virginia University (63% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $1,346 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,000)
- SVU graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($244 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/