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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA SCAD Elon Roanoke College| University of North Carolina School of the Arts | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,074 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uncsa.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,497 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,231 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,410 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,163 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,649 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 65% |
Admission |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,423 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 471 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 33.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/27 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1350 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
UNCSA | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UNCSA | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than UNCSA based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,074 students)
UNCSA vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNCSA or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 53.9% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at CNU than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($24,238.00 vs. $24,231.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than CNU ($11,163 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 8.5% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,360 vs. $13,410)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Christopher Newport University (68% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of North Carolina School of the Arts students is 38.4% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,649 vs. $9,141)
UNCSA vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNCSA or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UNCSA .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 47 points higher than at UNCSA (1108)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at UNCSA (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UNCSA (3.75)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UNCSA (33.1%)
UNCSA vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNCSA 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 UNCSA.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (63% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $39,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/