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Overview |
SUNY Maritime College | CNU | ||
| Location | Throggs Neck, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,427 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #374 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sunymaritime.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SUNY Maritime College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,240 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,712 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,012 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 66% |
Admission |
SUNY Maritime College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,337 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 1,074 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 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 | Jan 31, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SUNY Maritime College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SUNY Maritime College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $79,700 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $258 |
Diversity |
SUNY Maritime College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 86% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
SUNY Maritime College | 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 SUNY Maritime College based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,427 students)
SUNY Maritime College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SUNY Maritime College or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 32.6% more expensive to attend than SUNY Maritime College for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.2% higher at CNU than SUNY Maritime College ($22,613.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY Maritime College than CNU ($19,712 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 27.1% lower than costs at SUNY Maritime College ($11,990 vs. $15,240)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at SUNY Maritime College as Christopher Newport University (66% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 0.1% larger than aid received SUNY Maritime College ($8,022 vs. $8,012)
SUNY Maritime College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SUNY Maritime College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or SUNY Maritime College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 42 points higher than at SUNY Maritime College (1113)
- Incoming CNU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SUNY Maritime College (24)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at SUNY Maritime College (3.4)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than SUNY Maritime College (80.3%)
SUNY Maritime College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SUNY Maritime 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 SUNY Maritime College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than SUNY Maritime College (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from SUNY Maritime College earn on average $32,600 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($79,700 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,500)
- CNU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SUNY Maritime College graduates. ($258 vs. $274)
- More SUNY Maritime College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/