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Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee State University Belmont Vanderbilt Martin Methodist College Tusculum College| Beulah Heights University | Cumberland University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BHU | CU | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 371 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Interdenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | beulah.org | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
BHU | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,632 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,632 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,200 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
BHU | 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 | 3.0 | 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 |
BHU | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BHU | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 16% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $46,673 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $482 | $224 |
Diversity |
BHU | CU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 78% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 16% |
Students |
BHU | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 8% | ||
Campus |
BHU | 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 BHU based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 371 students)
BHU vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BHU or CU?
- Cumberland University is 230.2% more expensive to attend than BHU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 230.2% higher at CU than Beulah Heights University ($25,200.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 13.5% lower than costs at Beulah Heights University ($8,990 vs. $10,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Beulah Heights University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is ?% larger than aid received Beulah Heights University ($22,145 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, BHU or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or BHU .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at BHU (3.0)
BHU vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BHU 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 BHU.
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $6,000 more per year than BHU graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $24,944 lower median federal student loan debt than BHU graduates. ($21,729 vs. $46,673)
- CU graduates are paying $258 less per month on federal student loans than BHU graduates. ($224 vs. $482)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BHU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 16%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/