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Overview |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
| Location | Portsmouth, OH | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,297 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shawnee.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,341 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,686 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,588 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,313 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,718 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 100% |
Admission |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 36% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,712 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $224 |
Diversity |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Shawnee State University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shawnee State University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,297 students vs. 2,588 students)
Shawnee State University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shawnee State University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 169.8% more expensive to attend than Shawnee State University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,341.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.7% higher at CU than Shawnee State University ($25,200.00 vs. $15,686.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shawnee State University than CU ($13,313 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 28.9% lower than costs at Shawnee State University ($8,990 vs. $11,588)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Shawnee State University (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 186.9% larger than aid received Shawnee State University ($22,145 vs. $7,718)
Which college is harder to get into, Shawnee State University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Shawnee State University .
- Accepted freshman Shawnee State University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at CU (3.3)
Shawnee State University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shawnee State University or CU? 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 CU and Shawnee State University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Shawnee State University (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $3,600 more per year than Shawnee State University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $36,300)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,983 lower median federal student loan debt than Shawnee State University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,712)
- CU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Shawnee State University graduates. ($224 vs. $245)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shawnee State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/