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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Annapolis Washington and Lee| Christopher Newport University | Virginia Military Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | VMI | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 69% |
Admission |
CNU | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
CNU | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CNU | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,512 students)
CNU vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or VMI?
- Virginia Military Institute is 4.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($9,782.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 75.1% higher at VMI than Christopher Newport University ($39,590.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than CNU ($18,129 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 12.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,674 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Military Institute than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Military Institute students is 138.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($19,111 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 16 points higher than at VMI (1139)
- Incoming CNU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at VMI (3.65)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than VMI (71.1%)
CNU vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or VMI? 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 VMI and CNU.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $15,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,100)
- Virginia Military Institute and CNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Military Institute and CNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/