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Overview |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
| Location | Center Valley, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,991 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desales.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,100 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,100 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,104 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,824 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,662 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,826 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 6% | ||
Campus |
DeSales University | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than DeSales University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,991 students)
DeSales University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DeSales University or CNU?
- DeSales University is 338.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.8% higher at DeSales University than Christopher Newport University ($41,100.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than DeSales University ($23,287 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 12.6% lower than costs at DeSales University ($11,990 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 246.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,824 vs. $8,022)
DeSales University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DeSales University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or DeSales University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 101 points higher than at DeSales University (1054)
- Incoming DeSales University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at DeSales University (3.39)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than DeSales University (77.2%)
DeSales University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DeSales University 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 DeSales University.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Christopher Newport University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from DeSales University earn on average $4,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DeSales University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/