Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
WSU JMU Mason Michigan State Old Dominion Mary Washington College Michigan Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Oakland Longwood University| University of Michigan Dearborn | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
| Location | Dearborn, MI | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,223 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #446 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umich.edu | cnu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,920 | $9,375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,184 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,048 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,444 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,761 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 66% |
Admission |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,026 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 6,506 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1290 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 55% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 94% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UM-Dearborn | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Michigan Dearborn is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,223 students vs. 4,559 students)
UM-Dearborn vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UM-Dearborn or CNU?
- University of Michigan Dearborn is 48.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($13,920.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.1% higher at UM-Dearborn than Christopher Newport University ($29,184.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Michigan Dearborn than CNU ($12,444 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Michigan Dearborn are 32.5% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,048 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Michigan Dearborn than Christopher Newport University (92% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Michigan Dearborn students is 34.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,761 vs. $8,022)
UM-Dearborn vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UM-Dearborn or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UM-Dearborn .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 50 points higher than at UM-Dearborn (1105)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UM-Dearborn (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UM-Dearborn (3.66)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UM-Dearborn (54.1%)
UM-Dearborn vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UM-Dearborn 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 UM-Dearborn.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Michigan Dearborn (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from University of Michigan Dearborn earn on average $5,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,800 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,750)
- CNU graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than UM-Dearborn graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UM-Dearborn students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/