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Overview |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Madisonville, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | hiwassee.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $18,484 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $18,484 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $7,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 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 |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $30,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $183 |
Diversity |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 11% | ||
Campus |
CU | Hiwassee College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Hiwassee College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 253 students)
CU vs. Hiwassee College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Hiwassee College?
- Cumberland University is 36.3% more expensive to attend than Hiwassee College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.3% higher at CU than Hiwassee College ($25,200.00 vs. $18,484.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hiwassee College are 12.6% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($7,987 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Hiwassee College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is ?% larger than aid received Hiwassee College ($22,145 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Hiwassee College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hiwassee College or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 42 points higher than at Hiwassee College (947)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Hiwassee College (20)
CU vs. Hiwassee College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Hiwassee College? 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 Hiwassee College and CU.
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $9,900 more per year than Hiwassee College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,000)
- Hiwassee College students graduate with a $3,979 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($17,750 vs. $21,729)
- Hiwassee College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($183 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hiwassee College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/