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Overview |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
| Location | Immaculata, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,361 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | immaculata.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,900 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,900 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,620 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,188 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,749 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,188 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,526 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | 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 |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Immaculata University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Immaculata 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 Immaculata University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,361 students)
Immaculata University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Immaculata University or CNU?
- Immaculata University is 186.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19% higher at Immaculata University than Christopher Newport University ($26,900.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Immaculata University ($23,287 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 5.3% lower than costs at Immaculata University ($11,990 vs. $12,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 96.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($15,749 vs. $8,022)
Immaculata University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Immaculata University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Immaculata University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 180 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Immaculata University (3.5)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Immaculata University (69.7%)
Immaculata University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Immaculata 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 Immaculata University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Immaculata University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Immaculata University earn on average $8,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Immaculata University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/