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JMU William & Mary Davidson Mason University of Richmond UVA Old Dominion Mary Washington College Lehigh Virginia Tech VCU Emory| Christopher Newport University | Washington and Lee University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 61% |
Admission |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 73% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Washington and Lee | ||
| 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 Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,243 students)
CNU vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 546.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.9% higher at Washington and Lee than Christopher Newport University ($60,590.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Washington and Lee ($23,287 vs. $24,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 41.1% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($11,990 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Washington and Lee University (66% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 592.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($55,567 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 240 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
CNU vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and CNU.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Christopher Newport University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $41,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $47,100)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/