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Overview |
ECSU | CNU | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 65% |
Admission |
ECSU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $258 |
Diversity |
ECSU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
ECSU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 6% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 3,979 students)
ECSU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 50.1% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 142.5% higher at CNU than Eastern Connecticut State University ($24,238.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than CNU ($21,205 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 39.6% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($12,360 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Connecticut State University students is 7.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,865 vs. $9,141)
ECSU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than ECSU (80.5%)
ECSU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($237 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/