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Overview |
W&J | CNU | ||
| Location | Washington, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,162 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #238 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washjeff.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
W&J | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,605 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,605 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,910 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,051 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,971 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
W&J | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,218 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
W&J | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
W&J | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
W&J | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
W&J | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
W&J | 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,162 students)
W&J vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, W&J or CNU?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 176% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.9% higher at W&J than Christopher Newport University ($27,605.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than W&J ($22,864 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 12.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($12,360 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 326.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($38,971 vs. $9,141)
W&J vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, W&J or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or W&J .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at W&J (3.54)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than W&J (81.5%)
W&J vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, W&J 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 W&J.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Christopher Newport University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/