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Overview |
Washington College | CNU | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Washington College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $258 |
Diversity |
Washington College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Washington 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 Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or CNU?
- Washington College is 440% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Washington College than Christopher Newport University ($50,626.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Washington College ($23,287 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.4% lower than costs at Washington College ($11,990 vs. $13,834)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 344.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($35,683 vs. $8,022)
Washington College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Washington College (3.71)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Christopher Newport University (75% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Washington College earn on average $3,700 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($50,800 vs. $47,100)
- Washington College students graduate with a $750 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($24,250 vs. $25,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($250 vs. $258)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/