University of Puget Sound vs Christopher Newport

In the pursuit of higher education, prospective students often find themselves torn between multiple institutions that align with their academic aspirations. To aid in this decision-making process, we present a comprehensive comparison of two esteemed universities: University of Puget Sound and Christopher Newport University. While both offer a transformative educational experience, they possess distinct characteristics that cater to diverse student needs. Delve into our meticulously crafted comparison table to uncover the nuances that set these institutions apart, including acceptance rates, popular majors, student body demographics, and graduation rates. Discover which university resonates with your unique academic goals and personal preferences, ensuring an informed choice that paves the way for a fulfilling and successful collegiate journey.

	Christopher Newport University	University of Puget Sound
Overview
Location	Newport News, Virginia	Tacoma, Washington
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	85.0%	88.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	88.5%	88.3%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $65 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $60 Graduate: $60
SAT range	1110 - 1320	1150 - 1370
ACT range	25 - 29	26 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	36.0%	31.0%
Students submitting ACT score	2.0%	20.0%
Total number of applicants	6,699	5,025
Total number of admissions given out	5,931	4,437
Admitted students who chose to enroll	1,012	409
Yield rate	17.1%	9.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Not required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $33,016 Out of state: $45,882	$73,134
Average net price	$24,059	$28,221
Tuition	In state: $9,100 Out of state: $21,566	$55,390
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,238 Meal plan: $4,522	Room/dormitory: $7,450 Meal plan: $6,500
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	65.0% Average amount $7,294	99.0% Average amount $31,818
Students receiving federal student loan	42.0% Average amount $5,122	40.0% Average amount $5,021
Students taking out private loans	9.0% Average amount $18,379	4.0% Average amount $19,731

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	4,472 Men 45.5% Women 54.5%	1,866 Men 42.6% Women 57.4%
Graduate students	112 Men 40.2% Women 59.8%	307 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	6.7%	74.7%
International students	0.3%	0.2%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,812	1,726
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Virginia Maryland New Jersey New York North Carolina	California Washington Oregon Colorado Minnesota

Academics
Popular study areas	Visual & Performing Arts Education Physical Science Engineering Social Sciences	Health Professions Education Social Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences Foreign Languages and Literatures
Students to faculty ratio	13:1	9:1
Institutional accreditation	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges	Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Outcome
Graduation rate	74.7%	74.2%
Dropout rate	24.7%	3.7%
Transferred out	N/A	22.1%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,187 Year 2: $59,901 Year 3: $72,580 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $70,913 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,933 Year 2: $44,276 Year 3: $55,654 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,720 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $52,404 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,880 Year 2: $33,281 Year 3: $46,989 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,461 Year 2: $46,254 Year 3: $46,738 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,363 Year 2: $36,668 Year 3: $45,831 Chemistry (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $39,297 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $44,872 History (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $23,553 Year 2: $30,984 Year 3: $43,611 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $27,765 Year 2: $31,133 Year 3: $42,711	Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $57,730 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $84,211 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $73,526 Year 2: $73,769 Year 3: $75,695 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $68,518 Year 2: $64,493 Year 3: $66,616 Education, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $60,899 Year 2: $54,331 Year 3: $62,873 Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,324 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $58,198 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,383 Year 2: $41,789 Year 3: $52,400 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,980 Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $49,196 English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $19,816 Year 2: $31,848 Year 3: $43,453 Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $34,720 Year 2: $30,047 Year 3: $42,288 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $35,004 Year 2: $33,993 Year 3: $41,574

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