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Overview |
CU | Carolina University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Winston-Salem, North Carolina | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Non-Denominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | carolinau.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Carolina University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $12,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $12,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $16,731 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $10,437 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CU | Carolina University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 245 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 52% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 36.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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) | ||
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Academics |
CU | Carolina University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Carolina University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | N/A |
Diversity |
CU | Carolina University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 63% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 37% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Carolina University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 27% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CU | Carolina University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Carolina University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 826 students)
CU vs. Carolina University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Carolina University?
- Cumberland University is 100% more expensive to attend than Carolina University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100% higher at CU than Carolina University ($25,200.00 vs. $12,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Carolina University than CU ($16,731 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 33.5% lower than costs at Carolina University ($8,990 vs. $12,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Carolina University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 112.2% larger than aid received Carolina University ($22,145 vs. $10,437)
CU vs. Carolina University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Carolina University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carolina University or CU .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Carolina University (3.0)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Carolina University (52%)
CU vs. Carolina University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Carolina University? 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 Carolina University and CU.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/