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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon BU NYU| Christopher Newport University | The King's College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | The King's College | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 326 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 96% |
Admission |
CNU | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $240 |
Diversity |
CNU | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
CNU | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 72% | ||
Campus |
CNU | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 326 students)
CNU vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or The King's College?
- The King's College is 124% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($21,000.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.7% higher at CNU than The King's College ($22,613.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than The King's College ($23,287 vs. $34,192)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 53.4% lower than costs at The King's College ($11,990 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The King's College than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The King's College students is 207.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($24,640 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or CNU .
- The average SAT score at The King's College (1181) is 26 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming The King's College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at The King's College (3.73)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than The King's College (45.3%)
CNU vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or The King's 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 The King's College and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than The King's College (63% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- The King's College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/