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Overview |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Montgomery, AL | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,870 | 20,327 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1010 | #933 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alasu.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,328 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,656 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,690 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,504 | $11,555 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,971 | $13,109 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,346 | 4,281 | ||
| Admitted | 5,113 | 3,056 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 95.6% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.95 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 865/1069 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 31, 2026 | Aug 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 26% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 20% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $32,091 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $331 | $144 |
Diversity |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 93% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Alabama State | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 62% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Alabama State | 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 Alabama State based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 3,870 students)
Alabama State vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama State or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 18.6% more expensive to attend than Alabama State for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $8,328.00)
- Out of state tuition is 68.7% higher at Alabama State than University of the Cumberlands ($16,656.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Alabama State ($11,555 vs. $13,504)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alabama State University are 20.9% lower than costs at University of the Cumberlands ($7,690 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Alabama State University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 19.5% larger than aid received Alabama State University ($13,109 vs. $10,971)
Alabama State vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama State or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Alabama State .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 178 points higher than at Alabama State (844)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Alabama State (18)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Alabama State (2.95)
- Alabama State has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Cumberland College (71.4%)
Alabama State vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama State 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 Alabama State.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Alabama State University (43% vs. 26%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $7,200 more per year than Alabama State graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $29,500)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $18,135 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama State graduates. ($13,956 vs. $32,091)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $187 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama State graduates. ($144 vs. $331)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 20%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/