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Overview |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
| Location | Chester, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,416 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #364 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | widener.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,624 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,624 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,185 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,412 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 66% |
Admission |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,961 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,227 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.7% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1290 | 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 |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 61% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Widener University-Main Campus | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Widener University Main Campus is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (5,416 students vs. 4,559 students)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Widener University-Main Campus or CNU?
- Widener University Main Campus is 440% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($50,624.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 123.9% higher at Widener University-Main Campus than Christopher Newport University ($50,624.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Widener University-Main Campus ($23,287 vs. $32,185)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 26.8% lower than costs at Widener University Main Campus ($11,990 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Widener University Main Campus than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Widener University Main Campus students is 304% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($32,412 vs. $8,022)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Widener University-Main Campus or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Widener University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 123 points higher than at Widener University-Main Campus (1032)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Widener University-Main Campus (3.46)
- Widener University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (87.7%) than CNU (85.4%)
Widener University-Main Campus vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Widener University-Main Campus 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 Widener University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Widener University Main Campus (63% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Widener University Main Campus earn on average $12,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Widener University-Main Campus graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Widener University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/