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Overview |
UNH | CNU | ||
| Location | West Haven, CT | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 8,819 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #664 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newhaven.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,610 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,610 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,608 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,135 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,556 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
UNH | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,199 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,218 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNH | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 8% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
UNH | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNH | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of New Haven is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (8,819 students vs. 4,559 students)
UNH vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH or CNU?
- University of New Haven is 354.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($42,610.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at UNH than Christopher Newport University ($42,610.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than UNH ($23,287 vs. $33,135)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 55.2% lower than costs at University of New Haven ($11,990 vs. $18,608)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of New Haven than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of New Haven students is 243.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,556 vs. $8,022)
UNH vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UNH .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 89 points higher than at UNH (1066)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNH (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UNH (3.47)
- UNH has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than CNU (85.4%)
UNH vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH 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 UNH.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of New Haven (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of New Haven earn on average $5,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,300 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNH graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNH graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNH students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/