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Overview |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
| Location | Marietta, OH | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,171 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marietta.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,752 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,752 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,544 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,333 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,049 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 65% |
Admission |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,516 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 1,978 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.54 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1295 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,900 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 6% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 73% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marietta College | CNU | ||
| 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 Marietta College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 1,171 students)
Marietta College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marietta College or CNU?
- Marietta College is 277.5% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($37,752.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.8% higher at Marietta College than Christopher Newport University ($37,752.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than CNU ($21,333 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 1.5% lower than costs at Marietta College ($12,360 vs. $12,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marietta College than Christopher Newport University (88% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 239.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($31,049 vs. $9,141)
Marietta College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marietta College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Marietta College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 55 points higher than at Marietta College (1100)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Marietta College (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marietta College (3.54)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Marietta College (78.6%)
Marietta College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marietta College or CNU? 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 CNU and Marietta College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Marietta College (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Marietta College earn on average $4,800 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,900 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marietta College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/