- Washington and Lee University (W&L) is a private school while Christopher Newport University (CNU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W&L has more expensive tuition of $64,525 than CNU ($30,988).
- W&L has tighter acceptance rate of 22.00% than CNU (72.39%).
- W&L has higher SAT scores of 1,480 than CNU (1,190).
- CNU is larger with 4,559 students than W&L (2,243 students).
Washington and Lee University View More Rivals | Christopher Newport University View More Rivals | |
| #10 in Liberal Arts Colleges #1 in Virginia | Rankings | #13 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Lexington, VA | Location | Newport News, VA |
W&L| Known as | CNU | |
| Bachelor's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,525 | Undergraduate | $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state |
| $47,437 | Graduate | $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state |
| $50,487 | Financial Aid | $8,733 |
| Admission | ||
| $60 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 22.00% | Acceptance Rate | 72.39% |
| 39.25% | Yield | 25.71% |
| 1,480 SAT, 34 ACT | Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,243 | Total Students | 4,559 |
| 1,867 | Undergraduate | 4,449 |
| 376 | Graduate | 110 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 98% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $93,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,478) $8,945 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) $7,310 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 7 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 251 Full-time 90 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 287 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| 923 Full-time 99 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 267 Part-time |
| $120,997 for Faculties $66,890 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time |