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Overview |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $269 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,199 students)
Cumberland College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 294.8% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.8% higher at PC than University of the Cumberlands ($38,990.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than PC ($14,337 vs. $21,571)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 21.5% lower than costs at Presbyterian College ($9,300 vs. $11,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 250% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($34,379 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 60 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than PC (59.4%)
Cumberland College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or PC? 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 PC and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than University of the Cumberlands (68% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $11,000 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $12,152 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($13,956 vs. $26,108)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($144 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/