- Both Christopher Newport University (CNU) and George Mason University (GMU) are public.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- GMU has more expensive tuition of $39,397 than CNU ($30,988).
- CNU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.39% than GMU (81.32%).
- GMU has higher SAT scores of 1,250 than CNU (1,190).
- GMU is larger with 39,049 students than CNU (4,559 students).
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| #13 in Virginia | Rankings | #145 in National Universities #11 in Virginia |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Newport News, VA | Location | Fairfax, VA |
CNU| Known as | GMU | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (smaller programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,815 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,446 Virginia residents $39,397 out-of-state |
| $8,733 | Financial Aid | $9,810 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 72.39% | Acceptance Rate | 81.32% |
| 25.71% | Yield | 22.59% |
| 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | Test Scores | 1,250 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,559 | Total Students | 39,049 |
| 4,449 | Undergraduate | 27,014 |
| 110 | Graduate | 12,035 |
| Online Enrollment | 7,421 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 85% |
| $52,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) $7,310 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,354) $7,810 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
| 287 Full-time 177 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,399 Full-time 1,294 Part-time |
| 916 Full-time 267 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 4,309 Full-time 1,425 Part-time |
| $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time | Average Salary | $109,233 for Faculties $77,607 Part-time |