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Overview |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 65% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $258 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Brooklyn College is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (13,935 students vs. 4,503 students)
Brooklyn College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 44.3% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.9% higher at CNU than CUNY Brooklyn College ($24,238.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than CNU ($4,105 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 76.3% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($12,360 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Christopher Newport University (88% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by CUNY Brooklyn College students is 1.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,290 vs. $9,141)
Brooklyn College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 40 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from CUNY Brooklyn College earn on average $800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($47,900 vs. $47,100)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $14,618 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($10,382 vs. $25,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $151 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($107 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/