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Overview |
Allen University | CU | ||
| Location | Columbia, SC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allenuniversity.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allen University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,540 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,540 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,584 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,774 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Allen University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,123 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,354 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.4%Open | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9%Open | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Allen University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allen University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 13% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $37,119 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $383 | $224 |
Diversity |
Allen University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 98% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Allen University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Allen University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Allen University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 657 students)
Allen University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allen University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 101% more expensive to attend than Allen University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at CU than Allen University ($25,200.00 vs. $12,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allen University than CU ($13,774 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allen University are 4.7% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,584 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Allen University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 96.5% larger than aid received Allen University ($22,145 vs. $11,268)
Allen University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allen University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Allen University .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Allen University (43.4%)
Allen University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allen 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 Allen University.
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $15,600 more per year than Allen University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $24,300)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $15,390 lower median federal student loan debt than Allen University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $37,119)
- CU graduates are paying $159 less per month on federal student loans than Allen University graduates. ($224 vs. $383)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Allen University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 13%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/