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Overview |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
| Location | Jackson, MS | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,627 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #760 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | belhaven.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,980 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,980 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,100 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,794 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,067 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,589 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 1,103 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.6% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.8% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,402 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $224 |
Diversity |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 48% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 50% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Belhaven University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Belhaven University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,627 students vs. 2,588 students)
Belhaven University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Belhaven University or CU?
- Belhaven University is 11% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($27,980.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11% higher at Belhaven University than Cumberland University ($27,980.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Belhaven University ($18,528 vs. $19,794)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 1.2% lower than costs at Belhaven University ($8,990 vs. $9,100)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Belhaven University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 29.8% larger than aid received Belhaven University ($22,145 vs. $17,067)
Belhaven University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Belhaven University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Belhaven University .
- Accepted freshman Belhaven University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Belhaven University (42.6%)
Belhaven University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Belhaven 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 Belhaven University.
- The graduation rate at Belhaven University is higher than Cumberland University (48% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Belhaven University earn on average $1,000 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($40,900 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $6,673 lower median federal student loan debt than Belhaven University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $28,402)
- CU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Belhaven University graduates. ($224 vs. $293)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Belhaven University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/