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Overview |
USMMA | CNU | ||
| Location | Kings Point, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 961 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #418 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | usmma.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
USMMA | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,173 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $4,374 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 7% | 65% |
Admission |
USMMA | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,392 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 452 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.5% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1300 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
USMMA | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USMMA | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $92,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $6,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $67 | $258 |
Diversity |
USMMA | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
USMMA | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 85% | 6% | ||
Campus |
USMMA | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 961 students)
USMMA vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USMMA or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at CNU than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($24,238.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than CNU ($5,173 vs. $22,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (65% vs. 7%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christopher Newport University students is 109% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($9,141 vs. $4,374)
USMMA vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USMMA or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or USMMA .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 65 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at USMMA (3.6)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than USMMA (32.5%)
USMMA vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USMMA 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 USMMA.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $45,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $47,100)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $18,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($6,500 vs. $25,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $191 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($67 vs. $258)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/