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Overview |
CNU | VWC | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CNU | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 26% | ||
Campus |
CNU | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,538 students)
CNU vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 284.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at VWC than Christopher Newport University ($36,010.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than CNU ($23,046 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 8.3% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,070 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 243.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,568 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 173 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at VWC (3.39)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than VWC (81.4%)
CNU vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or VWC? 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 VWC and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC 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/