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Overview |
UD | CNU | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 24,039 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #151 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,370 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,890 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,234 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,044 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,375 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 66% |
Admission |
UD | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35,362 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 26,101 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
UD | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UD | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 33% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UD | 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
- University of Delaware is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (24,039 students vs. 4,559 students)
UD vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or CNU?
- University of Delaware is 42.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($13,370.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.7% higher at UD than Christopher Newport University ($35,890.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than CNU ($18,044 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Delaware ($11,990 vs. $14,234)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Delaware than Christopher Newport University (88% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Delaware students is 54.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,375 vs. $8,022)
UD vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UD .
- The average SAT score at University of Delaware (1198) is 43 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming UD students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UD (73.8%)
UD vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Christopher Newport University (78% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $14,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $47,100)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $797 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,203 vs. $25,000)
- UD graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/