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UofSC JMU Mason Clemson Coastal Carolina Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU CSU Elon William & Mary| College of Charleston | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CofC | CNU | ||
| Location | Charleston, SC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,885 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #428 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cofc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CofC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,518 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,338 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,986 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,120 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,499 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
CofC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 22,020 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 16,666 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CofC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CofC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $258 |
Diversity |
CofC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
CofC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 6% | ||
Campus |
CofC | CNU | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 4,559 students)
CofC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CofC or CNU?
- College of Charleston is 33.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,518.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at CofC than Christopher Newport University ($35,338.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than CNU ($21,120 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 8.3% lower than costs at College of Charleston ($11,990 vs. $12,986)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Charleston students is 18.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,499 vs. $8,022)
CofC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CofC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or CofC .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 14 points higher than at CofC (1141)
- Incoming CofC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than CofC (75.7%)
CofC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CofC or CNU? 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 CNU and CofC.
- The graduation rate at CofC is the same as at Christopher Newport University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $900 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- CofC graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CofC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/