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Overview |
CU | Lane College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
CU | Lane 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 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2024 |
Academics |
CU | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $377 |
Diversity |
CU | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 38% | ||
Campus |
CU | Lane 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 Lane College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,010 students)
CU vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Lane College?
- Cumberland University is 171.8% more expensive to attend than Lane College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.8% higher at CU than Lane College ($25,200.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than CU ($13,370 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 18.1% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($7,610 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Lane College (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 118.1% larger than aid received Lane College ($22,145 vs. $10,154)
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 231 points higher than at Lane College (758)
- Incoming CU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Lane College (16)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.73 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Lane College (2.57)
CU vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Lane 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 Lane College and CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is the same as at Lane College (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $14,900 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $25,000)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $14,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $36,464)
- CU graduates are paying $153 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($224 vs. $377)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/