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Overview |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Rome, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,515 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #872 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | shorter.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $22,380 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $22,380 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,400 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,490 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,057 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 871 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 849 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.5% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.25 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1290 | 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 25, 2024 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,418 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $293 | $144 |
Diversity |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 24% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Shorter | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 84% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Shorter | 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 Shorter based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,515 students)
Shorter vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Shorter or Cumberland College?
- Shorter University is 126.6% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($22,380.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.6% higher at Shorter than University of the Cumberlands ($22,380.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shorter University than Cumberland College ($13,490 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 1.1% lower than costs at Shorter University ($9,300 vs. $9,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shorter University than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Shorter University students is 104.2% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($20,057 vs. $9,822)
Shorter vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Shorter or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Shorter .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 53 points higher than at Shorter (969)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Shorter (21)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Shorter (3.25)
- Shorter has a higher acceptance rate (97.5%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Shorter vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Shorter 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 Shorter.
- The graduation rate at Shorter is higher than University of the Cumberlands (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Shorter University earn on average $12,600 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($49,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $14,462 lower median federal student loan debt than Shorter graduates. ($13,956 vs. $28,418)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $149 less per month on federal student loans than Shorter graduates. ($144 vs. $293)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shorter students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/