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Overview |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Pulaski, TN | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 934 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | martinmethodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $9,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $9,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $16,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $9,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 488 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 80.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 42.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.17 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 1025/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 26, 2024 |
Academics |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $34,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $22,315 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $230 |
Diversity |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 7% |
Students |
CU | Martin Methodist College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 12% | ||
Campus |
CU | Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 934 students)
CU vs. Martin Methodist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Martin Methodist College?
- Cumberland University is 180% more expensive to attend than Martin Methodist College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 180% higher at CU than Martin Methodist College ($25,200.00 vs. $9,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Martin Methodist College than CU ($16,762 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Martin Methodist College are 4.5% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,600 vs. $8,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as Martin Methodist College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 145% larger than aid received Martin Methodist College ($22,145 vs. $9,039)
CU vs. Martin Methodist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Martin Methodist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Martin Methodist College or CU .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Martin Methodist College (3.17)
- Martin Methodist College has a higher acceptance rate (80.3%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Martin Methodist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Martin Methodist 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 Martin Methodist College and CU.
- The graduation rate at Martin Methodist College is higher than Cumberland University (49% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $5,000 more per year than Martin Methodist College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $34,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $586 lower median federal student loan debt than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $22,315)
- CU graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Martin Methodist College graduates. ($224 vs. $230)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Martin Methodist College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/