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Overview |
CNU | WVU | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 94% |
Admission |
CNU | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $248 |
Diversity |
CNU | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
CNU | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 57% | ||
Campus |
CNU | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 4,559 students)
CNU vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or WVU?
- Christopher Newport University is 0.2% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at WVU than Christopher Newport University ($26,568.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than CNU ($12,202 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 3.2% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,618 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by West Virginia University students is 45.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,685 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 77 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or WVU? 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 WVU and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than West Virginia University (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $3,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,100)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $999 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($248 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/