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Overview |
UNCW | CNU | ||
| Location | Wilmington, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,843 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #377 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncw.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCW | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,443 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,063 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,120 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,709 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,217 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 66% |
Admission |
UNCW | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,860 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 11,605 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1370 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNCW | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCW | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCW | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
UNCW | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNCW | 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 Wilmington is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 4,559 students)
UNCW vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCW or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 111% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.6% higher at CNU than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($22,613.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than CNU ($18,709 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 1.1% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($11,990 vs. $12,120)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (66% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 29% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($8,022 vs. $6,217)
UNCW vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCW or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UNCW .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 7 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming UNCW students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UNCW (3.56)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UNCW (68.8%)
UNCW vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCW 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 UNCW.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Christopher Newport University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,400 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,000)
- UNCW graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($211 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCW students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/