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Overview |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
| Location | Montreat, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | montreat.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,250 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,250 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,670 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,485 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,519 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,440 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 980 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | 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 |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Montreat College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Montreat College | 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 Montreat College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 972 students)
Montreat College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Montreat College or CNU?
- Montreat College is 222.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($30,250.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.8% higher at Montreat College than Christopher Newport University ($30,250.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Montreat College ($23,287 vs. $25,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Montreat College are 12.4% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,670 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Montreat College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Montreat College students is 118.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($17,519 vs. $8,022)
Montreat College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Montreat College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Montreat College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 195 points higher than at Montreat College (960)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Montreat College (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.72 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Montreat College (3.07)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Montreat College (68.1%)
Montreat College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Montreat 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 Montreat College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Montreat College (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,200 more per year than Montreat College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $40,900)
- Christopher Newport University and Montreat College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and Montreat College 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 Montreat College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/