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Overview |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
| Location | York, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 707 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,562 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,448 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,159 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,372 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 65% |
Admission |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,012 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,855 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1270 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $258 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 707 students)
Penn State York vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or CNU?
- Penn State York is 46.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($14,624.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.3% higher at Penn State York than Christopher Newport University ($24,562.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than CNU ($19,159 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 8.8% lower than costs at Penn State York ($12,360 vs. $13,448)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Penn State York than Christopher Newport University (79% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 9.2% larger than aid received Penn State York ($9,141 vs. $8,372)
Penn State York vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Penn State York .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 105 points higher than at Penn State York (1050)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Penn State York (24)
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than CNU (88%)
Penn State York vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Penn State York (63% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Penn State York earn on average $8,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,818)
- CNU graduates are paying $19 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($258 vs. $277)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/