Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Susquehanna University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $9,375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 66% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 62% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or CNU?
- Susquehanna University is 480.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 140.7% higher at Susquahanna than Christopher Newport University ($54,440.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Susquahanna ($23,287 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 24.8% lower than costs at Susquehanna University ($11,990 vs. $14,960)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Christopher Newport University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 410% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($40,914 vs. $8,022)
Susquahanna vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Susquahanna (3.67)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Christopher Newport University (77% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $9,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/