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Overview |
SFC | CNU | ||
| Location | Brooklyn Heights, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,661 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #581 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sfc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SFC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,188 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,188 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,602 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,294 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
SFC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,272 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,600 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SFC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SFC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,425 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $252 | $258 |
Diversity |
SFC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
SFC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SFC | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 SFC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,661 students)
SFC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SFC or CNU?
- St. Francis College is 190% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($27,188.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.2% higher at SFC than Christopher Newport University ($27,188.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Francis College than CNU ($18,602 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 50.1% lower than costs at St. Francis College ($11,990 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Francis College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Francis College students is 115.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($17,294 vs. $8,022)
SFC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SFC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or SFC .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 246 points higher than at SFC (909)
- Incoming CNU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SFC (20)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SFC (2.9)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SFC (84.3%)
SFC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SFC 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 SFC.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than St. Francis College (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from St. Francis College earn on average $2,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $47,100)
- St. Francis College students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,425 vs. $25,000)
- SFC graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($252 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SFC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/