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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA University of Maine Elon Roanoke College| University of Southern Maine | Christopher Newport University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
| Location | Portland, ME | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,528 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #685 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maine.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,316 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,500 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,650 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,006 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,158 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 65% |
Admission |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,823 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 4,618 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.3% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.5% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 995/1280 | 1100/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $258 |
Diversity |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 6% | ||
Campus |
University of Southern Maine | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Southern Maine is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (7,528 students vs. 4,503 students)
University of Southern Maine vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Southern Maine or CNU?
- Christopher Newport University is 20.3% more expensive to attend than University of Southern Maine for in-state tuition ($10,001.00 vs. $8,316.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at University of Southern Maine than Christopher Newport University ($24,500.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Southern Maine than CNU ($12,006 vs. $22,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Southern Maine are 6.1% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($11,650 vs. $12,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern Maine than Christopher Newport University (95% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern Maine students is 11.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($10,158 vs. $9,141)
University of Southern Maine vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Southern Maine or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or University of Southern Maine .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 171 points higher than at University of Southern Maine (984)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Southern Maine (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.46 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at University of Southern Maine (3.33)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than University of Southern Maine (79.3%)
University of Southern Maine vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Southern Maine 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 University of Southern Maine.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than University of Southern Maine (63% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $4,500 more per year than University of Southern Maine graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $42,600)
- University of Southern Maine students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,000)
- University of Southern Maine graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($232 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Southern Maine students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/