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Overview |
MMC | CNU | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,608 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #461 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mmm.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
MMC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,928 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,928 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,714 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,442 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,418 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
MMC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,636 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,505 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.1% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
MMC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
MMC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
MMC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 18% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 82% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
MMC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 6% | ||
Campus |
MMC | 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 MMC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,608 students)
MMC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, MMC or CNU?
- Marymount Manhattan College is 293.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,928.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.3% higher at MMC than Christopher Newport University ($36,928.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than MMC ($23,287 vs. $39,442)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 64.4% lower than costs at Marymount Manhattan College ($11,990 vs. $19,714)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount Manhattan College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount Manhattan College students is 179.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($22,418 vs. $8,022)
MMC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, MMC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or MMC .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 117 points higher than at MMC (1038)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MMC (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MMC (3.45)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than MMC (72.1%)
MMC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, MMC 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 MMC.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Marymount Manhattan College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $2,300 more per year than MMC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $44,800)
- Marymount Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- MMC graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MMC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/