Salem State vs. CNU
The following statements compare Salem State University and Christopher Newport University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- Both schools are public.
- CNU's tuition ($30,988) is more expensive than Salem State ($18,961).
- CNU's acceptance rate (87.96%) is lower than Salem State (95.57%).
- CNU has higher yield (18.72%) than Salem State (17.47%).
- CNU's SAT score (1,200) is higher than Salem State (1,090).
- Salem State's students to faculty ratio (12 to 1) is lower than CNU (13 to 1).
- Salem State (6,539 students) is larger than CNU (4,559 students) with more enrolled students.
- CNU ($8,733) has higher amount of financial aid than Salem State ($8,626).
- CNU's graduation rate (76%) is higher than Salem State (55%).
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$11,978 In-State
$18,961 out-of-state
$18,961 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,626
Test Scores
1,090 SAT
Admission
95.57% Acceptance Rate
17.47% Yield
Enrollment
5,078 Undergraduate
1,461 Graduate
851 Online Students
Graduation Rate
55% Graduation Rate
75% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
12 to 1 Students to Faculty
293 Faculties (full-time)
767 Staffs (full-time)
$84,968 Faculty Salary
$76,696 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,675 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Master's
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$16,351 In-State
$30,988 out-of-state
$30,988 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,733
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
26 ACT
Admission
87.96% Acceptance Rate
18.72% Yield
Enrollment
4,449 Undergraduate
110 Graduate
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
287 Faculties (full-time)
916 Staffs (full-time)
$86,179 Faculty Salary
$52,838 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$7,310 annual charge
-3,801 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,050 annual charge
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