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Overview |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | McKenzie, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 4,686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #1002 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Cumberland Presbyterian | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | bethelu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $16,222 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $16,222 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $13,858 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $13,396 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 2,489 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 2,210 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 928/1130 | ||
| 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 |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $28,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $292 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Bethel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Bethel based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 4,686 students)
Cumberland College vs. Bethel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Bethel?
- Bethel University is 64.3% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($16,222.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.3% higher at Bethel than University of the Cumberlands ($16,222.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Cumberland College ($13,858 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 44.6% lower than costs at Bethel University ($9,300 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Bethel University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethel University students is 36.4% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($13,396 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Bethel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Bethel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 94 points higher than at Bethel (928)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Bethel (20)
- Accepted freshman Bethel students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Bethel has a higher acceptance rate (88.8%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. Bethel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Bethel? 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 Bethel and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Bethel University (43% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from Bethel University earn on average $6,000 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($42,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $14,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethel graduates. ($13,956 vs. $28,250)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $148 less per month on federal student loans than Bethel graduates. ($144 vs. $292)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/