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Overview |
CBU | CU | ||
| Location | Memphis, TN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,934 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #606 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cbu.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
CBU | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,520 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,520 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,220 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,612 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,964 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CBU | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 877 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 767 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.5% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.8% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 |
CBU | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CBU | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
CBU | CU | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
CBU | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 8% | ||
Campus |
CBU | 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 CBU based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,934 students)
CBU vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CBU or CU?
- Christian Brothers University is 41% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($35,520.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at CBU than Cumberland University ($35,520.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than CBU ($18,528 vs. $18,612)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 13.7% lower than costs at Christian Brothers University ($8,990 vs. $10,220)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Christian Brothers University students is 21.8% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($26,964 vs. $22,145)
CBU vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CBU or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or CBU .
- The average SAT score at Christian Brothers University (1105) is 116 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming CBU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at CU (3.3)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than CU (66.2%)
CBU vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CBU 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 CBU.
- The graduation rate at CBU is higher than Cumberland University (52% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Christian Brothers University earn on average $10,700 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,271 lower median federal student loan debt than CBU graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,000)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than CBU graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/