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Overview |
Marywood | CNU | ||
| Location | Scranton, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,850 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #644 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | marywood.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Marywood | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,700 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,700 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,100 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,712 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,875 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Marywood | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,136 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 2,625 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.7% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1240 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Marywood | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Marywood | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Marywood | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 5% |
Students |
Marywood | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Marywood | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Marywood based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 2,850 students)
Marywood vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Marywood or CNU?
- Marywood University is 277% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($37,700.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at Marywood than Christopher Newport University ($37,700.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Marywood ($22,864 vs. $24,712)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 22.2% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,360 vs. $15,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 204.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($27,875 vs. $9,141)
Marywood vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Marywood or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Marywood .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 130 points higher than at Marywood (1025)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Marywood (3.58)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Marywood (83.7%)
Marywood vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Marywood 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 Marywood.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Marywood University (63% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $41,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marywood students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/