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Overview |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #671 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 82% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1110/1280 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $235 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | UNCG | ||
| 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 UNCG based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 17,978 students)
Cumberland College vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or UNCG?
- University of the Cumberlands is 123.3% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at UNCG than University of the Cumberlands ($19,581.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Cumberland College ($10,979 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 6.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,300 vs. $9,924)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 19% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($9,822 vs. $8,257)
Cumberland College vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 13 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than University of the Cumberlands (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of North Carolina at Greensboro earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $8,781 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($13,956 vs. $22,737)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $91 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($144 vs. $235)
- More UNCG graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/