- Marymount University is a private school while Christopher Newport University (CNU) is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Virginia.
- Marymount University has more expensive tuition of $39,050 than CNU ($30,988).
- CNU has tighter acceptance rate of 72.39% than Marymount University (92.26%).
- CNU is larger with 4,559 students than Marymount University (3,711 students).
Marymount University View More Rivals | Christopher Newport University View More Rivals | |
| #16 in Virginia | Rankings | #13 in Virginia |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Arlington, VA | Location | Newport News, VA |
| Known as | CNU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,050 | Undergraduate | $16,351 Virginia residents $30,988 out-of-state |
| $23,446 | Graduate | $12,906 Virginia residents $22,842 out-of-state |
| $21,312 | Financial Aid | $8,733 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $65 graduate |
| 92.26% | Acceptance Rate | 72.39% |
| 18.18% | Yield | 25.71% |
| Test Scores | 1,190 SAT, 26 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,711 | Total Students | 4,559 |
| 2,275 | Undergraduate | 4,449 |
| 1,436 | Graduate | 110 |
| 864 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 60% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 75% | Retention Rate | 86% |
| $57,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $52,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,108) $9,480 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806) $7,310 average annual costs |
| ✔ (99 meals per week) $6,000 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,680 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 144 Full-time 193 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 287 Full-time 177 Part-time |
| 353 Full-time 229 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 916 Full-time 267 Part-time |
| $76,045 for Faculties $73,008 Part-time | Average Salary | $86,179 for Faculties $52,838 Part-time |