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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University Benedictine College UVA Elon Roanoke College| Franciscan University of Steubenville | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
| Location | Steubenville, OH | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,656 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #488 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | franciscan.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,620 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,620 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,390 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,310 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,779 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,456 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,637 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.78 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $258 |
Diversity |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Franciscan | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 17% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 82% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Franciscan | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Franciscan based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,656 students)
Franciscan vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Franciscan or CNU?
- Franciscan University of Steubenville is 226.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($30,620.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at Franciscan than Christopher Newport University ($30,620.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Franciscan ($23,287 vs. $25,310)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franciscan University of Steubenville are 27.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,390 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Franciscan University of Steubenville than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franciscan University of Steubenville students is 109.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($16,779 vs. $8,022)
Franciscan vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Franciscan or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Franciscan .
- The average SAT score at Franciscan University of Steubenville (1165) is 10 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Franciscan students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Franciscan (3.78)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Franciscan (66.7%)
Franciscan vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Franciscan 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 Franciscan.
- The graduation rate at Franciscan is higher than Christopher Newport University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Franciscan graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,800)
- Franciscan University of Steubenville students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,000 vs. $25,000)
- Franciscan graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($227 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Franciscan students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/