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Overview |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
| Location | New Wilmington, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,211 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #489 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | westminster.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,000 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,000 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,900 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,645 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,252 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,225 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,675 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/26 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1040/1258 | 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 |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 5% |
Students |
Westminster College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Westminster 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 Westminster College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,211 students)
Westminster College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Westminster College or CNU?
- Westminster College is 305.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($38,000.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68% higher at Westminster College than Christopher Newport University ($38,000.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Westminster College than CNU ($22,645 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Westminster College are 0.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,900 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Westminster College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Westminster College students is 277.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($30,252 vs. $8,022)
Westminster College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Westminster College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Westminster College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 127 points higher than at Westminster College (1028)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Westminster College (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Westminster College (3.57)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Westminster College (75.3%)
Westminster College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Westminster 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 Westminster College.
- The graduation rate at Westminster College is higher than Christopher Newport University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Westminster College graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $45,700)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Westminster College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Westminster College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Westminster College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/