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Overview |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 368 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moore.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,400 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,400 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,034 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,204 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,476 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,510 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 803 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1270 | 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 |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 100% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Moore College of Art and Design | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 31% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Moore College of Art and Design | 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 Moore College of Art and Design based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 368 students)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moore College of Art and Design or CNU?
- Moore College of Art and Design is 394.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($46,400.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.2% higher at Moore College of Art and Design than Christopher Newport University ($46,400.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Moore College of Art and Design ($23,287 vs. $38,204)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 50.4% lower than costs at Moore College of Art and Design ($11,990 vs. $18,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moore College of Art and Design than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moore College of Art and Design students is 230% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($26,476 vs. $8,022)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moore College of Art and Design or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Moore College of Art and Design .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Moore College of Art and Design (3.24)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Moore College of Art and Design (53.2%)
Moore College of Art and Design vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moore College of Art and Design 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 Moore College of Art and Design.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Moore College of Art and Design (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $9,000 more per year than Moore College of Art and Design graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moore College of Art and Design graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Moore College of Art and Design students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/