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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA UMBC TU Elon| St Mary's College of Maryland | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
| Location | St. Mary's City, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,520 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #143 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smcm.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,116 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,192 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,146 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,714 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,265 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 66% |
Admission |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,934 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 2,268 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 28/30 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1370 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,370 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $210 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
St. Mary's | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 6% | ||
Campus |
St. Mary's | 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than St. Mary's based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,520 students)
St. Mary's vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Mary's or CNU?
- St Mary's College of Maryland is 29.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($12,116.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at St. Mary's than Christopher Newport University ($28,192.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St Mary's College of Maryland than CNU ($20,714 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 18% lower than costs at St Mary's College of Maryland ($11,990 vs. $14,146)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St Mary's College of Maryland than Christopher Newport University (94% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Mary's College of Maryland students is 28% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,265 vs. $8,022)
St. Mary's vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Mary's or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or St. Mary's .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 10 points higher than at St. Mary's (1145)
- Incoming St. Mary's students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at St. Mary's (3.45)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than St. Mary's (77.3%)
St. Mary's vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's is higher than Christopher Newport University (79% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from St Mary's College of Maryland earn on average $4,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $47,100)
- St Mary's College of Maryland students graduate with a $4,630 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($20,370 vs. $25,000)
- St. Mary's graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($210 vs. $258)
- More St. Mary's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/