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Overview |
USD | CNU | ||
| Location | Vermillion, SD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,856 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #597 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usd.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,773 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,283 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,224 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,378 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,308 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 66% |
Admission |
USD | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,480 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,456 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 99.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.43 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1300 | 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 |
USD | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
USD | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
USD | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 54% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USD | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of South Dakota is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (9,856 students vs. 4,559 students)
USD vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 20.6% more expensive to attend than USD for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.4% higher at CNU than University of South Dakota ($22,613.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of South Dakota than CNU ($18,378 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of South Dakota are 45.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($8,224 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of South Dakota than Christopher Newport University (79% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 27.2% larger than aid received University of South Dakota ($8,022 vs. $6,308)
USD vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or USD .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 106 points higher than at USD (1049)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at USD (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at USD (3.43)
- USD has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than CNU (85.4%)
USD vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of South Dakota (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from University of South Dakota earn on average $1,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($48,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and USD graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and USD graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USD students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/