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Overview |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
| Location | Greensburg, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #678 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pitt.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,660 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,534 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,820 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,194 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,466 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,003 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,931 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1275 | 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 |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,909 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,328 students)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or CNU?
- University of Pittsburgh Greensburg is 45.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($13,660.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg than Christopher Newport University ($25,534.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than CNU ($18,194 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg are 1.4% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,820 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Greensburg than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Pittsburgh Greensburg students is 30.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,466 vs. $8,022)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 124 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (1031)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (3.5)
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg has a higher acceptance rate (97.6%) than CNU (85.4%)
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg 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 University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Pittsburgh Greensburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Greensburg earn on average $10,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,909 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,909)
- CNU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg graduates. ($258 vs. $278)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/