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Overview |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
| Location | Nashville, TN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 53 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | abcnash.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,160 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,160 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,640 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,375 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,669 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 100% |
Admission |
American Baptist College | 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 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 5:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,250 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $323 | $224 |
Diversity |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 97% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 8% | ||
Campus |
American Baptist College | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than American Baptist College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 53 students)
American Baptist College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, American Baptist College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 125.8% more expensive to attend than American Baptist College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 125.8% higher at CU than American Baptist College ($25,200.00 vs. $11,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at American Baptist College than CU ($17,375 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American Baptist College are 4.1% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,640 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than American Baptist College (100% vs. 71%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 129% larger than aid received American Baptist College ($22,145 vs. $9,669)
Which college is harder to get into, American Baptist College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or American Baptist College .
American Baptist College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, American Baptist College 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 American Baptist College.
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $9,521 lower median federal student loan debt than American Baptist College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $31,250)
- CU graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than American Baptist College graduates. ($224 vs. $323)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/