- Both Christopher Newport University (CNU) and William & Mary (W & M) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- W & M has more expensive tuition of $49,412 than CNU ($30,988).
- W & M has tighter acceptance rate of 35.92% than CNU (72.39%).
- W & M has higher SAT scores of 1,460 than CNU (1,190).
- W & M is larger with 9,654 students than CNU (4,559 students).
Christopher Newport University View More Rivals | William & Mary View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Virginia | Rankings | #50 in National Universities #3 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newport News, VA | Location | Williamsburg, VA |
CNU| Known as | W & M | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 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 (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $25,040 Virginia residents $49,412 out-of-state |
| $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,422 Virginia residents $36,440 out-of-state |
| $8,733 | Financial Aid | $18,578 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $75 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 72.39% | Acceptance Rate | 35.92% |
| 25.71% | Yield | 28.57% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,460 SAT, 33 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,559 | Total Students | 9,654 |
| 4,449 | Undergraduate | 6,797 |
| 110 | Graduate | 2,857 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,042 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 90% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 5% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $74,500 |
| 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: 4,755) $8,582 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 | 12 to 1 |
| 287 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 694 Full-time 166 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,383 Full-time 428 Part-time |
| $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,328 for Faculties $67,808 Part-time |