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Overview |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
| Location | Ewing, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,629 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #175 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tcnj.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,140 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,934 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,144 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,273 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,826 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 66% |
Admission |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,302 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 6,638 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.4% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.29 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1350 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
TCNJ | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TCNJ | 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
- The College of New Jersey is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,629 students vs. 4,559 students)
TCNJ vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TCNJ or CNU?
- The College of New Jersey is 50.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($14,140.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at TCNJ than Christopher Newport University ($26,934.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The College of New Jersey than CNU ($22,273 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 18% lower than costs at The College of New Jersey ($11,990 vs. $14,144)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than The College of New Jersey (66% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by The College of New Jersey students is 47.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,826 vs. $8,022)
TCNJ vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TCNJ or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or TCNJ .
- The average SAT score at The College of New Jersey (1227) is 72 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming TCNJ students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TCNJ (3.29)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than TCNJ (64.4%)
TCNJ vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TCNJ 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 TCNJ.
- The graduation rate at TCNJ is higher than Christopher Newport University (87% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from The College of New Jersey earn on average $15,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,100)
- The College of New Jersey students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- TCNJ graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More TCNJ graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/