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Overview |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Macon, Georgia | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | maconstate.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $2,277 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,411 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $6,750 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 99% |
Admission |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,571 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,207 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.9% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 67.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.96 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 890/1100 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 23% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | - | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | N/A | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | N/A | $144 |
Diversity |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | NaN | 46% | ||
| % Women | NaN | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | - | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 28% | ||
Campus |
Macon State | Cumberland College | ||
| 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
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Macon State based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 0 students)
Macon State vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Macon State or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 333.7% more expensive to attend than Macon State for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $2,277.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Cumberland College than Macon State College ($9,875.00 vs. $8,411.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Macon State College are 37.8% lower than costs at University of the Cumberlands ($6,750 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Macon State College (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is ?% larger than aid received Macon State College ($9,822 vs. $0)
Macon State vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Macon State or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Macon State .
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.51 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Macon State (2.96)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Macon State (46.9%)
Macon State vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Macon State or Cumberland 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 Cumberland College and Macon State.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Macon State College (43% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/