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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary ECSU Longwood University UVA SCSU Elon| Western Connecticut State University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
WestConn | CNU | ||
| Location | Danbury, CT | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,417 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #466 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wcsu.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
WestConn | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,464 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,358 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,568 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,862 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,057 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 72% | 66% |
Admission |
WestConn | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 4,253 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.38 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 |
WestConn | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WestConn | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
WestConn | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
WestConn | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 6% | ||
Campus |
WestConn | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than WestConn based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 4,417 students)
WestConn vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WestConn or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 45% more expensive to attend than WestConn for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $6,464.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.8% higher at CNU than Western Connecticut State University ($22,613.00 vs. $19,358.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Connecticut State University than CNU ($15,862 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 21.5% lower than costs at Western Connecticut State University ($11,990 vs. $14,568)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Connecticut State University than Christopher Newport University (72% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Western Connecticut State University students is 12.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,057 vs. $8,022)
WestConn vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WestConn or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or WestConn .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at WestConn (3.38)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than WestConn (83.5%)
WestConn vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WestConn 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 WestConn.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Western Connecticut State University (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Western Connecticut State University earn on average $300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University and WestConn graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Christopher Newport University and WestConn 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 WestConn students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/