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Overview |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
| Location | West Long Branch, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,027 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #323 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | monmouth.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,504 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,504 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,873 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,416 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,366 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,937 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 7,216 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.9% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.57 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1300 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,701 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $276 | $258 |
Diversity |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Monmouth University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Monmouth University | 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
- Monmouth University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (5,027 students vs. 4,559 students)
Monmouth University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Monmouth University or CNU?
- Monmouth University is 353.4% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($42,504.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88% higher at Monmouth University than Christopher Newport University ($42,504.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Monmouth University ($23,287 vs. $31,416)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 32.4% lower than costs at Monmouth University ($11,990 vs. $15,873)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Monmouth University than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Monmouth University students is 253.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($28,366 vs. $8,022)
Monmouth University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Monmouth University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Monmouth University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 118 points higher than at Monmouth University (1037)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Monmouth University (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Monmouth University (3.57)
- Monmouth University has a higher acceptance rate (90.9%) than CNU (85.4%)
Monmouth University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Monmouth University 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 Monmouth University.
- The graduation rate at Monmouth University is higher than Christopher Newport University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Monmouth University earn on average $9,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($56,500 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,701 lower median federal student loan debt than Monmouth University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,701)
- CNU graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Monmouth University graduates. ($258 vs. $276)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Monmouth University 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/