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Overview |
UMBC | CNU | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,148 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #263 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,238 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,594 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,204 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,704 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,956 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 65% |
Admission |
UMBC | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,150 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 9,762 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1410 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UMBC | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $258 |
Diversity |
UMBC | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
UMBC | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 6% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (14,148 students vs. 4,503 students)
UMBC vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 8.3% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $9,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.7% higher at UMBC than Christopher Newport University ($26,594.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than CNU ($17,704 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 14.9% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,360 vs. $14,204)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Christopher Newport University (87% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Maryland Baltimore County students is 8.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($9,956 vs. $9,141)
UMBC vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 54 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at CNU (3.79)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than UMBC (74.2%)
UMBC vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $12,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $47,100)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $3,803 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($21,197 vs. $25,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($219 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/