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Overview |
HPU | CNU | ||
| Location | High Point, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,052 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | highpoint.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
HPU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,748 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,748 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,462 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,578 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,149 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 65% |
Admission |
HPU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,625 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 12,004 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 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 | 23/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
HPU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
HPU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,421 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $231 | $258 |
Diversity |
HPU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
HPU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 6% | ||
Campus |
HPU | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- High Point University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (6,052 students vs. 4,503 students)
HPU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, HPU or CNU?
- High Point University is 287.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($38,748.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at HPU than Christopher Newport University ($38,748.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than HPU ($22,864 vs. $43,578)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 49.4% lower than costs at High Point University ($12,360 vs. $18,462)
- More students receive financial grant aid at High Point University than Christopher Newport University (89% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by High Point University students is 98.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($18,149 vs. $9,141)
HPU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, HPU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or HPU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 42 points higher than at HPU (1113)
- Incoming HPU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at HPU (3.4)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than HPU (76.8%)
HPU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, HPU 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 HPU.
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $5,100 more per year than HPU graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,000)
- High Point University students graduate with a $2,579 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,421 vs. $25,000)
- HPU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($231 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HPU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/