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Overview |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Atlanta, GA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 35 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | shorter.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $9,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $8,655 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $19,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $5,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 6 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 2 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 33.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 50%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 22% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $49,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 38% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $28,418 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $293 |
Diversity |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 22% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 0% | ||
Campus |
CU | Shorter-CAPP | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Shorter-CAPP based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 35 students)
CU vs. Shorter-CAPP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Shorter-CAPP?
- Cumberland University is 169.2% more expensive to attend than Shorter-CAPP for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.2% higher at CU than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($25,200.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Shorter-CAPP ($18,528 vs. $19,526)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs are 3.9% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,655 vs. $8,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 333.5% larger than aid received Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs ($22,145 vs. $5,109)
CU vs. Shorter-CAPP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Shorter-CAPP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shorter-CAPP or CU .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Shorter-CAPP (33.3%)
CU vs. Shorter-CAPP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Shorter-CAPP? 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 Shorter-CAPP and CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs (34% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Shorter University College of Adult & Professional Programs earn on average $9,400 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $6,689 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($21,729 vs. $28,418)
- CU graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter-CAPP graduates. ($224 vs. $293)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter-CAPP students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/