- Both Christopher Newport University (CNU) and University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA-Wise) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- UVA-Wise has more expensive tuition of $32,540 than CNU ($30,988).
- CNU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.39% than UVA-Wise (77.51%).
- CNU has higher SAT scores of 1,190 than UVA-Wise (1,040).
- CNU is larger with 4,559 students than UVA-Wise (1,704 students).
Christopher Newport University View More Rivals | University of Virginia's College at Wise View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Virginia | Rankings | #96 in Liberal Arts Colleges #9 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newport News, VA | Location | Wise, VA |
CNU| Known as | UVA-Wise | |
| 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 | $11,656 Virginia residents $32,540 out-of-state |
| $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state | Graduate | |
| $8,733 | Financial Aid | $11,719 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $25 |
| 72.39% | Acceptance Rate | 77.51% |
| 25.71% | Yield | 39.24% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,040 SAT, 22 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,559 | Total Students | 1,704 |
| 4,449 | Undergraduate | 1,704 |
| 110 | Graduate | 0 |
| Online Enrollment | 653 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 86% | Retention Rate | 70% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $43,800 |
| 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 Undergraduate |
| 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: 593) $7,058 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 | 14 to 1 |
| 287 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 103 Full-time 39 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 323 Full-time 41 Part-time |
| $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time | Average Salary | $74,030 for Faculties $48,342 Part-time |