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Overview |
Marist College | CNU | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,464 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #196 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marist.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marist College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,900 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,900 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,150 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,364 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,904 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 66% |
Admission |
Marist College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,966 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 6,892 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.8% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.56 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1378 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Marist College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marist College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marist College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Marist College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 43% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 55% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marist College | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Marist College is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (6,464 students vs. 4,559 students)
Marist College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marist College or CNU?
- Marist College is 368.3% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($43,900.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.1% higher at Marist College than Christopher Newport University ($43,900.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Marist College ($23,287 vs. $39,364)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 43% lower than costs at Marist College ($11,990 vs. $17,150)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marist College than Christopher Newport University (96% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marist College students is 185.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($22,904 vs. $8,022)
Marist College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marist College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Marist College .
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marist College (3.56)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Marist College (62.8%)
Marist College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marist 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 Marist College.
- The graduation rate at Marist College is higher than Christopher Newport University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Marist College earn on average $11,900 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marist College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Marist College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Marist 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/