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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Wingate University UNC Charlotte Longwood University UVA Elon| Queens University of Charlotte | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Queens | CNU | ||
| Location | Charlotte, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,873 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | queens.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,030 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,030 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,026 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,459 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,123 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Queens | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,154 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,248 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | 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 | Sep 7, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Queens | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Queens | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Queens | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Queens | 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 Queens based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,873 students)
Queens vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens or CNU?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 316.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Queens than Christopher Newport University ($39,030.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Queens ($23,287 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 17% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($11,990 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 213.2% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,123 vs. $8,022)
Queens vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Queens .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 91 points higher than at Queens (1064)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Queens (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Queens (3.41)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Queens (71.3%)
Queens vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens 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 Queens.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Queens University of Charlotte (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,000 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/