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Overview |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | East Point, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,015 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #970 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Christian Churches and Churches of Christ | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | point.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,150 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,150 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,000 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,890 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,960 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,355 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 570 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 24.2% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 13/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 850/1100 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 39% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,000 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 34% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,687 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $286 | $144 |
Diversity |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 36% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 10% |
Students |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Point U | Cumberland College | ||
| 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
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Point U based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 2,015 students)
Point U vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Point U or Cumberland College?
- Point University is 114.2% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($21,150.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.2% higher at Point U than University of the Cumberlands ($21,150.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Point U ($14,337 vs. $19,890)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point University are 3.3% lower than costs at University of the Cumberlands ($9,000 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point University than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Point University students is 52.3% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($14,960 vs. $9,822)
Point U vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Point U or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Point U .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 112 points higher than at Point U (910)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Point U (19)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Point U (3.41)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Point U (24.2%)
Point U vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Point U 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 Point U.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Point University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $1,700 more per year than Point U graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $35,000)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,731 lower median federal student loan debt than Point U graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,687)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Point U graduates. ($144 vs. $286)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Point U students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 34%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/