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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Drexel Roanoke College| University of the Sciences | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USciences | CNU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,420 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usciences.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USciences | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,800 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,800 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,594 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 66% |
Admission |
USciences | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
USciences | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USciences | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $91,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
USciences | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
USciences | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USciences | 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 USciences based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 2,420 students)
USciences vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USciences or CNU?
- University of the Sciences is 175.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($25,800.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at USciences than Christopher Newport University ($25,800.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 46.7% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($11,990 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than University of the Sciences (66% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($8,022 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, USciences or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or USciences .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 10 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming USciences students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at USciences (3.63)
USciences vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USciences 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 USciences.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Christopher Newport University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $44,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/