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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 66% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or CNU?
- Mount Saint Mary College is 289.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,522.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Mount Saint Mary College than Christopher Newport University ($36,522.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Mount Saint Mary College ($23,287 vs. $23,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 49.4% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($11,990 vs. $17,916)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College than Christopher Newport University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount Saint Mary College students is 214.6% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($25,237 vs. $8,022)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 173 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than CNU (85.4%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $2,100 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount Saint Mary College graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/