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Overview |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #357 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,556 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,032 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,990 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,756 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,917 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 66% |
Admission |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,108 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 7,383 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1320 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $258 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salisbury University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,123 students vs. 4,559 students)
Salisbury vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,556.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.4% higher at CNU than Salisbury University ($22,613.00 vs. $18,032.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than CNU ($19,756 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 8.3% lower than costs at Salisbury University ($11,990 vs. $12,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Christopher Newport University (95% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 16% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($8,022 vs. $6,917)
Salisbury vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Salisbury (3.73)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than CNU (85.4%)
Salisbury vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Christopher Newport University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $4,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,100)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $4,847 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,153 vs. $25,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($208 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/