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Overview |
UofSC | CNU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 35,653 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #208 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UofSC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,288 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,528 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,780 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,427 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,880 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
UofSC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,188 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 27,022 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1380 | 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 | Dec 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UofSC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UofSC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $258 |
Diversity |
UofSC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
UofSC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UofSC | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Carolina Columbia is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (35,653 students vs. 4,559 students)
UofSC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UofSC or CNU?
- University of South Carolina Columbia is 31.1% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,288.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at UofSC than Christopher Newport University ($33,528.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Carolina Columbia than CNU ($22,427 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Carolina Columbia are 1.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,780 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Carolina Columbia than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 16.6% larger than aid received University of South Carolina Columbia ($8,022 vs. $6,880)
UofSC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UofSC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UofSC .
- The average SAT score at University of South Carolina Columbia (1220) is 65 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming UofSC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UofSC (3.69)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than UofSC (64.1%)
UofSC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UofSC 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 UofSC.
- The graduation rate at UofSC is higher than Christopher Newport University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of South Carolina Columbia earn on average $4,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,700 vs. $47,100)
- University of South Carolina Columbia students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,000)
- UofSC graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($240 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UofSC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/