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Overview |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 93% |
Admission |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 1170/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $222 |
Diversity |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 10% | ||
Campus |
CNU | Mary Washington College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Mary Washington College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,757 students)
CNU vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or Mary Washington College?
- Christopher Newport University is 4.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Mary Washington College than Christopher Newport University ($25,858.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than CNU ($21,863 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 0.8% lower than costs at University of Mary Washington ($11,990 vs. $12,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Christopher Newport University (93% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mary Washington students is 12.8% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,046 vs. $8,022)
CNU vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 45 points higher than at Mary Washington College (1110)
- Incoming CNU students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Mary Washington College (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mary Washington College (3.71)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than CNU (85.4%)
CNU vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and CNU.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Christopher Newport University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Mary Washington earn on average $8,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,100)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($222 vs. $258)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/