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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University Campbell University UVA Elon Wingate University| Gardner Webb University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GWU | CNU | ||
| Location | Boiling Springs, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,125 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #604 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gardner-webb.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
GWU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,470 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,470 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,770 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,035 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,762 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 65% |
Admission |
GWU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,670 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 4,064 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | 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 |
GWU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GWU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,969 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
GWU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
GWU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
GWU | 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 GWU based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 3,125 students)
GWU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GWU or CNU?
- Gardner Webb University is 224.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($32,470.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at GWU than Christopher Newport University ($32,470.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than GWU ($22,864 vs. $24,035)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 14.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,770 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 170.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($24,762 vs. $9,141)
GWU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GWU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or GWU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 178 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at GWU (3.74)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than GWU (87%)
GWU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GWU 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 GWU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Gardner Webb University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,600 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,500)
- Gardner Webb University students graduate with a $31 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,969 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and GWU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/