- Both Christopher Newport University (CNU) and Virginia Military Institute (VMI) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- VMI has more expensive tuition of $51,186 than CNU ($30,988).
- VMI has tighter acceptance rate of 53.14% than CNU (72.39%).
- CNU has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than VMI (1,185).
- CNU is larger with 4,559 students than VMI (1,512 students).
Christopher Newport University View More Rivals | Virginia Military Institute View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Virginia | Rankings | #52 in Liberal Arts Colleges #7 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newport News, VA | Location | Lexington, VA |
CNU| Known as | VMI | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $20,484 Virginia residents $51,186 out-of-state |
| $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,733 | Financial Aid | $17,109 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 72.39% | Acceptance Rate | 53.14% |
| 25.71% | Yield | 48.96% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,185 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,559 | Total Students | 1,512 |
| 4,449 | Undergraduate | 1,512 |
| 110 | Graduate | 0 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 19% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 82% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $65,200 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) $7,310 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,751) $3,196 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $7,478 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 287 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 142 Full-time 44 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 573 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,028 for Faculties $53,987 Part-time |