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Overview |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
| Location | Emmitsburg, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,499 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #341 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmary.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,660 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,660 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,750 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,298 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,632 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,422 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 3,896 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.9% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | 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 | Mar 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Mount St. Mary's University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Mount St. Mary's University | 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 St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 2,499 students)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount St. Mary's University or CNU?
- Mount St Mary's University is 356.6% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($45,660.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Christopher Newport University ($45,660.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Mount St. Mary's University ($22,864 vs. $25,298)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 19.3% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,360 vs. $14,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 300.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($36,632 vs. $9,141)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount St. Mary's University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Mount St. Mary's University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 142 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming CNU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (3.36)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Mount St. Mary's University (71.9%)
Mount St. Mary's University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Christopher Newport University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Mount St Mary's University earn on average $9,000 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($56,100 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mount St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/