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Overview |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Wise, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,704 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #750 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | uvawise.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $6,040 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $25,419 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $9,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $14,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 835 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 631 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 39.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 915/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $20,827 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $215 |
Diversity |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 7% |
Students |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 21% | ||
Campus |
CNU | UVa-Wise | ||
| 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 UVa-Wise based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,704 students)
CNU vs. UVa-Wise Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or UVa-Wise?
- Christopher Newport University is 55.2% more expensive to attend than UVa-Wise for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.4% higher at UVa-Wise than Christopher Newport University ($25,419.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than CNU ($9,923 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Virginia's College at Wise are 0.6% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,919 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Virginia's College at Wise than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The University of Virginia's College at Wise students is 78.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($14,299 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. UVa-Wise Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or UVa-Wise? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVa-Wise or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 213 points higher than at UVa-Wise (942)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UVa-Wise (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UVa-Wise (3.57)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UVa-Wise (75.6%)
CNU vs. UVa-Wise Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or UVa-Wise? 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 UVa-Wise and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than The University of Virginia's College at Wise (63% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,000 more per year than UVa-Wise graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,100)
- The University of Virginia's College at Wise students graduate with a $4,173 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,827 vs. $25,000)
- UVa-Wise graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($215 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVa-Wise students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/