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UMBC JMU Maryland Mason Salisbury Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary WCU Frostburg State University| Towson University | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | CNU | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 66% |
Admission |
TU | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $258 |
Diversity |
TU | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
TU | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 6% | ||
Campus |
TU | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 4,559 students)
TU vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($9,375.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at TU than Christopher Newport University ($23,240.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than CNU ($14,443 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 13.8% lower than costs at Towson University ($11,990 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Towson University than Christopher Newport University (74% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Towson University students is 42.3% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($11,415 vs. $8,022)
TU vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or TU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 74 points higher than at TU (1081)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TU (3.69)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Christopher Newport University (64% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $6,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $47,100)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,000)
- TU graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($183 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/