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Overview |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,322 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #721 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,096 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,096 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,676 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,464 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,426 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 65% |
Admission |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,210 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 18,027 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 3.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1270 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wingate University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Wingate University based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 3,322 students)
Wingate University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or CNU?
- Wingate University is 300.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($40,096.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.4% higher at Wingate University than Christopher Newport University ($40,096.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wingate University than CNU ($21,464 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wingate University are 15.8% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,676 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wingate University than Christopher Newport University (97% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 298.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($36,426 vs. $9,141)
Wingate University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 115 points higher than at Wingate University (1040)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wingate University (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Wingate University (3.33)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Wingate University (85%)
Wingate University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University 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 Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Wingate University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $5,800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- CNU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wingate University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/