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ECU JMU UNC Charlotte Mason UNCW Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary NC State ASU| University of North Carolina at Greensboro | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCG | CNU | ||
| Location | Greensboro, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,978 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncg.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCG | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,422 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,581 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,924 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,979 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,257 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 66% |
Admission |
UNCG | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,515 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCG | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCG | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,737 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $235 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCG | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
UNCG | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNCG | 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 4,559 students)
UNCG vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCG or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 112% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.5% higher at CNU than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($22,613.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than CNU ($10,979 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 20.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($9,924 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Christopher Newport University (82% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina at Greensboro students is 2.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($8,257 vs. $8,022)
UNCG vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCG or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UNCG .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 120 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than CNU (85.4%)
UNCG vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCG 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 UNCG.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,000 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,263 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,000)
- UNCG graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($235 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/