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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Minnesota State University-Mankato Longwood University UVA NDSU Elon| Minnesota State University Moorhead | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
| Location | Moorhead, MN | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,682 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #608 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mnstate.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,838 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $17,674 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,104 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,939 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,905 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,898 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,207 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1290 | 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 |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,276 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $230 | $258 |
Diversity |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
MSU Moorhead | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MSU Moorhead | 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
- Minnesota State University Moorhead is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (4,682 students vs. 4,559 students)
MSU Moorhead vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MSU Moorhead or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 6.1% more expensive to attend than MSU Moorhead for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $8,838.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.9% higher at CNU than Minnesota State University Moorhead ($22,613.00 vs. $17,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Minnesota State University Moorhead than CNU ($17,939 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Minnesota State University Moorhead are 18.7% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,104 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Minnesota State University Moorhead than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 16.2% larger than aid received Minnesota State University Moorhead ($8,022 vs. $6,905)
MSU Moorhead vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MSU Moorhead or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or MSU Moorhead .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 106 points higher than at MSU Moorhead (1049)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MSU Moorhead (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MSU Moorhead (3.52)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than MSU Moorhead (56.6%)
MSU Moorhead vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MSU Moorhead 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 MSU Moorhead.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Minnesota State University Moorhead (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $4,700 more per year than MSU Moorhead graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,400)
- Minnesota State University Moorhead students graduate with a $2,724 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,276 vs. $25,000)
- MSU Moorhead graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($230 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MSU Moorhead students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/