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Overview |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
| Location | Bethlehem, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,533 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #261 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Moravian Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | moravian.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,569 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,569 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,904 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,168 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,527 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,284 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,201 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1060/1253 | 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 |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Moravian College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Moravian 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 Moravian College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,533 students)
Moravian College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Moravian College or CNU?
- Moravian University is 418.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($48,569.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.8% higher at Moravian College than Christopher Newport University ($48,569.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Moravian College ($23,287 vs. $31,168)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 24.3% lower than costs at Moravian University ($11,990 vs. $14,904)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Moravian University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Moravian University students is 293% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($31,527 vs. $8,022)
Moravian College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Moravian College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Moravian College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 149 points higher than at Moravian College (1006)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Moravian College (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Moravian College (3.55)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Moravian College (67%)
Moravian College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Moravian 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 Moravian College.
- The graduation rate at Moravian College is higher than Christopher Newport University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Moravian University earn on average $3,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Moravian College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Moravian College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Moravian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/