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Overview |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,084 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hssu.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,424 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,056 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,691 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,239 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,507 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.04 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $30,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 27% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,025 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $224 |
Diversity |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 30% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 70% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 7% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 82% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 16% |
Students |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Harris-Stowe State University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Harris-Stowe State University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,084 students)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Harris-Stowe State University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 364.6% more expensive to attend than Harris-Stowe State University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $5,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.6% higher at CU than Harris Stowe State University ($25,200.00 vs. $10,056.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Harris Stowe State University than CU ($10,239 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 7.8% lower than costs at Harris Stowe State University ($8,990 vs. $9,691)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Harris Stowe State University as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 110.8% larger than aid received Harris Stowe State University ($22,145 vs. $10,507)
Which college is harder to get into, Harris-Stowe State University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Harris-Stowe State University .
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Harris-Stowe State University (3.04)
Harris-Stowe State University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Harris-Stowe State 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 Harris-Stowe State University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Harris Stowe State University (34% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $9,800 more per year than Harris-Stowe State University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $30,100)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $5,296 lower median federal student loan debt than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $27,025)
- CU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Harris-Stowe State University graduates. ($224 vs. $279)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Harris-Stowe State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/