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Overview |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Columbus, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,479 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #995 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | columbusstate.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,080 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,902 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,147 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,870 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,398 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.8% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.07 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | Jun 30, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 31% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 37% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $144 |
Diversity |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 37% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 10% |
Students |
Columbus State | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Columbus 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 Columbus State based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 7,479 students)
Columbus State vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbus State or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 125.9% more expensive to attend than Columbus State for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at Columbus State than University of the Cumberlands ($15,425.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbus State University than Cumberland College ($12,902 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 29.9% lower than costs at Columbus State University ($9,300 vs. $12,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Columbus State University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 7.4% larger than aid received Columbus State University ($9,822 vs. $9,147)
Columbus State vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbus State or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Columbus State .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 61 points higher than at Columbus State (961)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Columbus State (20)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Columbus State (3.07)
- Columbus State has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Columbus State vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbus 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 Columbus State.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Columbus State University (43% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Columbus State University earn on average $700 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($37,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $12,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbus State graduates. ($13,956 vs. $26,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than Columbus State graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbus State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/