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Overview |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
| Location | Collegeville, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,492 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ursinus.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,196 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,196 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,064 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,625 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,758 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,443 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 3,008 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.4% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/32 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1360 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Ursinus College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ursinus College | 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,492 students)
Ursinus College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ursinus College or CNU?
- Ursinus College is 491.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($59,196.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.2% higher at Ursinus College than Christopher Newport University ($59,196.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Ursinus College ($22,864 vs. $31,625)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 21.9% lower than costs at Ursinus College ($12,360 vs. $15,064)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 378.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($43,758 vs. $9,141)
Ursinus College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ursinus College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Ursinus College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Ursinus College (87.4%)
Ursinus College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ursinus College 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 Ursinus College.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Christopher Newport University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ursinus College 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 $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/