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Overview |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Banner Elk, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 855 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | lmc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $26,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $26,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $24,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $18,205 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,733 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,063 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 61.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 19.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1040/1240 | ||
| 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 | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 18% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Lees-McRae College | ||
| 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 Lees-McRae College based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 855 students)
Cumberland College vs. Lees-McRae College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Lees-McRae College?
- Lees McRae College is 168.3% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 168.3% higher at Lees-McRae College than University of the Cumberlands ($26,490.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Lees-McRae College ($14,337 vs. $24,108)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 31.2% lower than costs at Lees McRae College ($9,300 vs. $12,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lees McRae College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lees McRae College students is 85.3% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($18,205 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Lees-McRae College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Lees-McRae College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lees-McRae College or Cumberland College .
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Lees-McRae College (61.3%)
Cumberland College vs. Lees-McRae College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Lees-McRae 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 Lees-McRae College and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Lees McRae College (43% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $2,400 more per year than Lees-McRae College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $34,300)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $6,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $20,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Lees-McRae College graduates. ($144 vs. $206)
- More Lees-McRae College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/