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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 66% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $258 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 4,559 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or CNU?
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is 63.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($15,363.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.2% higher at Ramapo College of New Jersey than Christopher Newport University ($25,373.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than CNU ($16,262 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 29.5% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($11,990 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (66% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ramapo College of New Jersey students is 56.5% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($12,553 vs. $8,022)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 65 points higher than at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Christopher Newport University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $4,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $47,100)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $2,154 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,846 vs. $25,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($236 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ramapo College of New Jersey students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/