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Overview |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
| Location | Grantham, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,231 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #358 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | messiah.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,550 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,550 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,560 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,120 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,519 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,438 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,936 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 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 |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,989 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Messiah College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Messiah College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,231 students)
Messiah College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Messiah College or CNU?
- Messiah College is 311.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($38,550.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Messiah College than Christopher Newport University ($38,550.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Messiah College ($23,287 vs. $24,120)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Messiah College are 3.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,560 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Messiah College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Messiah College students is 243% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,519 vs. $8,022)
Messiah College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Messiah College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Messiah College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 26 points higher than at Messiah College (1129)
- Incoming Messiah College students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman Messiah College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Messiah College (79.4%)
Messiah College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Messiah College 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 Messiah College.
- The graduation rate at Messiah College is higher than Christopher Newport University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Messiah College earn on average $1,500 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $989 lower median federal student loan debt than Messiah College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,989)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Messiah College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Messiah College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/