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Overview |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
| Location | Cookeville, TN | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,902 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #570 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tntech.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,520 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,552 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,502 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,188 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,471 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,229 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,646 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1270 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $165 | $258 |
Diversity |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Tennessee Tech | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Tennessee Tech | 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
- Tennessee Technological University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (9,902 students vs. 4,559 students)
Tennessee Tech vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tennessee Tech or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 10% more expensive to attend than Tennessee Tech for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at CNU than Tennessee Technological University ($22,613.00 vs. $18,552.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Tennessee Technological University than CNU ($15,188 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Tennessee Technological University are 14.2% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,502 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tennessee Technological University than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Tennessee Technological University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,471 vs. $8,022)
Tennessee Tech vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tennessee Tech or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Tennessee Tech .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 53 points higher than at Tennessee Tech (1102)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Tennessee Tech (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Tennessee Tech (3.63)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Tennessee Tech (78.1%)
Tennessee Tech vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tennessee Tech 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 Tennessee Tech.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Tennessee Technological University (63% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Tennessee Tech graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $43,400)
- Tennessee Technological University students graduate with a $9,000 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($16,000 vs. $25,000)
- Tennessee Tech graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($165 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tennessee Tech students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/