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JMU Mason Old Dominion Mary Washington College Virginia Tech VCU William & Mary Longwood University UVA Elon Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Christopher Newport University | Mary Baldwin College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CNU | MBC | ||
| Location | Newport News, VA | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,559 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #390 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cnu.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CNU | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,375 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,613 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,990 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,287 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,022 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
CNU | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,428 | - | ||
| Admitted | 6,340 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.4% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1290 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
CNU | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CNU | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
CNU | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
CNU | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 22% | ||
Campus |
CNU | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 1,957 students)
CNU vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CNU or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 237.2% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at MBC than Christopher Newport University ($31,611.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than CNU ($18,746 vs. $23,287)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 16.2% lower than costs at Christopher Newport University ($10,320 vs. $11,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 204% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($24,389 vs. $8,022)
Which college is harder to get into, CNU or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or CNU .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 146 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at MBC (3.57)
CNU vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CNU or MBC? 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 MBC and CNU.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Mary Baldwin College (63% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Christopher Newport University earn on average $8,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($47,100 vs. $38,400)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/