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Overview |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 98% |
Admission |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $258 |
Diversity |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 35% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Marymount University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Marymount University based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,711 students)
CNU vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 283.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59% higher at Marymount University than Christopher Newport University ($35,950.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Marymount University ($23,287 vs. $24,664)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 30.9% lower than costs at Marymount University ($11,990 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 226.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($26,190 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 156 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Marymount University (81.4%)
CNU vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Marymount University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Marymount University and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Marymount University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $8,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $47,100)
- Marymount University and CNU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($25,000 vs. $25,000)
- Marymount University and CNU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($258 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/