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Penn State JMU NC State Purdue Clemson UofSC UVA Mason Maryland William & Mary VCU UD| Christopher Newport University | Virginia Tech | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 38,170 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #142 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $12,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $31,754 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $12,680 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $19,301 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $7,649 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 57% |
Admission |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 45,321 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 25,825 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 27.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1240/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $247 |
Diversity |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 32% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (38,170 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Virginia Tech?
- Virginia Tech is 29.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,104.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Virginia Tech than Christopher Newport University ($31,754.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than CNU ($19,301 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 5.8% lower than costs at Virginia Tech ($11,990 vs. $12,680)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Virginia Tech (66% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($8,022 vs. $7,649)
CNU vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Tech (1210) is 55 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Virginia Tech (57%)
CNU vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and CNU.
- The graduation rate at Virginia Tech is higher than Christopher Newport University (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Virginia Tech earn on average $17,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($65,000 vs. $47,100)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $1,034 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,966 vs. $25,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($247 vs. $258)
- More Virginia Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/