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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Tidewater Community College Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College| Christopher Newport University | Thomas Nelson Community College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | TNCC | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Hampton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 6,018 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | tncc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | TNCC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $4,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $9,978 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $6,716 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $5,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | TNCC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | TNCC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | TNCC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $33,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $10,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $108 |
Diversity |
CNU | TNCC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
CNU | TNCC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 2% | ||
Campus |
CNU | TNCC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Nelson Community College is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (6,018 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. TNCC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or TNCC?
- Christopher Newport University is 100.3% more expensive to attend than TNCC for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at CNU than Thomas Nelson Community College ($22,613.00 vs. $9,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Nelson Community College than CNU ($6,716 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Nelson Community College are 15.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,400 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Nelson Community College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 47.7% larger than aid received Thomas Nelson Community College ($8,022 vs. $5,433)
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or TNCC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TNCC or CNU .
CNU vs. TNCC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or TNCC? 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 TNCC and CNU.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $13,600 more per year than TNCC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $33,500)
- Thomas Nelson Community College students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($10,500 vs. $25,000)
- TNCC graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($108 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TNCC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/