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Overview |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 944 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fontbonne.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $27,996 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $27,996 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,856 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,732 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,284 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 880 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 831 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.4% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
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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 |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Fontbonne University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Fontbonne University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 944 students)
Fontbonne University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fontbonne University or CU?
- Fontbonne University is 11.1% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($27,996.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Fontbonne University than Cumberland University ($27,996.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Fontbonne University ($18,528 vs. $20,732)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 20.8% lower than costs at Fontbonne University ($8,990 vs. $10,856)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Fontbonne University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Fontbonne University students is 0.6% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($22,284 vs. $22,145)
Fontbonne University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fontbonne University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Fontbonne University .
- The average SAT score at Fontbonne University (1050) is 61 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Fontbonne University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Fontbonne University students have at the same average high school GPA (3.3) as students at CU (3.3)
- Fontbonne University has a higher acceptance rate (94.4%) than CU (66.2%)
Fontbonne University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fontbonne University or CU? 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 CU and Fontbonne University.
- The graduation rate at Fontbonne University is higher than Cumberland University (43% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Fontbonne University earn on average $6,500 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($46,400 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Fontbonne University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,000)
- CU graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Fontbonne University graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Fontbonne University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/