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USAFA JMU Mason Old Dominion West Point Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon| United States Naval Academy | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
| Location | Annapolis, Maryland | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,465 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usna.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 65% |
Admission |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,727 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,379 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 9.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 85.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 24/31 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1420 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $258 |
Diversity |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Annapolis | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Annapolis based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 4,465 students)
Annapolis vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Annapolis or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is ?% more expensive to attend than Annapolis for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CNU than United States Naval Academy ($24,238.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than United States Naval Academy (65% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is ?% larger than aid received United States Naval Academy ($9,141 vs. $0)
Annapolis vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Annapolis or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Annapolis .
- Accepted freshman Annapolis students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Annapolis (9.4%)
Annapolis vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Annapolis 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 Annapolis.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/