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JMU Mason Miami Ohio State Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU Kent State William & Mary UC Wright State| Ohio University Main Campus | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Ohio University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 4,559 students)
Ohio University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or CNU?
- Ohio University Main Campus is 42.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($13,352.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.9% higher at Ohio University than Christopher Newport University ($23,720.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than CNU ($20,207 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 2.9% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($11,990 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio University Main Campus students is 17.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,416 vs. $8,022)
Ohio University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 47 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
Ohio University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Christopher Newport University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/