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Overview |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | 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
- Pace University New York is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (13,609 students vs. 4,559 students)
Pace University-New York vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or CNU?
- Pace University New York is 413.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($48,152.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 112.9% higher at Pace University-New York than Christopher Newport University ($48,152.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Pace University-New York ($23,287 vs. $33,363)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 70.8% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($11,990 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 322.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,911 vs. $8,022)
Pace University-New York vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 95 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Pace University-New York (82.9%)
Pace University-New York vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Pace University New York (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Pace University New York earn on average $16,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($63,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and Pace University-New York graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York 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/