- Both Christopher Newport University (CNU) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Virginia Tech has more expensive tuition of $36,694 than CNU ($30,988).
- Virginia Tech has tighter acceptance rate of 70.06% than CNU (72.39%).
- Virginia Tech has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than CNU (1,190).
- Virginia Tech is larger with 38,170 students than CNU (4,559 students).
Christopher Newport University View More Rivals | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Virginia | Rankings | #66 in National Universities #4 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newport News, VA | Location | Blacksburg, VA |
CNU| Known as | Virginia Tech | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $15,478 Virginia residents $36,694 out-of-state |
| $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,013 Virginia residents $34,085 out-of-state |
| $8,733 | Financial Aid | $8,832 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 72.39% | Acceptance Rate | 70.06% |
| 25.71% | Yield | 35.58% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,559 | Total Students | 38,170 |
| 4,449 | Undergraduate | 30,434 |
| 110 | Graduate | 7,736 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,625 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $67,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) $7,310 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,300) $6,168 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 17 to 1 |
| 287 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,109 Full-time 232 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 8,076 Full-time 531 Part-time |
| $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,802 for Faculties $67,140 Part-time |