- Shenandoah University (SU) is a private school while Christopher Newport University (CNU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- SU has more expensive tuition of $36,028 than CNU ($30,988).
- CNU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.39% than SU (83.25%).
- CNU is larger with 4,559 students than SU (4,260 students).
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| #308 in National Universities #37 in Virginia | Rankings | #13 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Winchester, VA | Location | Newport News, VA |
SU| Known as | CNU | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $36,028 | Undergraduate | $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state |
| $24,646 | Graduate | $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state |
| $22,883 | Financial Aid | $8,733 |
| Admission | ||
| $30 undergraduate $30 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 83.25% | Acceptance Rate | 72.39% |
| 30.29% | Yield | 25.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,260 | Total Students | 4,559 |
| 2,461 | Undergraduate | 4,449 |
| 1,799 | Graduate | 110 |
| 558 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 62% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 14% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $52,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,295) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) $7,310 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 252 Full-time 202 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 287 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| 651 Full-time 251 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 267 Part-time |
| $74,004 for Faculties $52,320 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time |