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Overview |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
| Location | Lexington, KY | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 296 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | national-college.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,314 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $10,314 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,856 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,782 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,780 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 67% | 100% |
Admission |
National College-Lexington | 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 | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $21,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 14% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,101 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $300 | $224 |
Diversity |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
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| % Men | 16% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 84% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 16% |
Students |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 60% | 8% | ||
Campus |
National College-Lexington | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than National College-Lexington based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 296 students)
National College-Lexington vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, National College-Lexington or CU?
- Cumberland University is 144.3% more expensive to attend than National College-Lexington for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $10,314.00)
- Out of state tuition is 144.3% higher at CU than National College Lexington ($25,200.00 vs. $10,314.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at National College Lexington than CU ($15,782 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at National College Lexington are 53.5% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($5,856 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than National College Lexington (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 283.1% larger than aid received National College Lexington ($22,145 vs. $5,780)
Which college is harder to get into, National College-Lexington or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or National College-Lexington .
National College-Lexington vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, National College-Lexington 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 National College-Lexington.
- The graduation rate at National College-Lexington is higher than Cumberland University (50% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $18,000 more per year than National College-Lexington graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $21,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $7,372 lower median federal student loan debt than National College-Lexington graduates. ($21,729 vs. $29,101)
- CU graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than National College-Lexington graduates. ($224 vs. $300)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former National College-Lexington students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/