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Campbellsville University Middle Tennessee State University Tennessee State University Belmont Vanderbilt Martin Methodist College Tusculum College| Cumberland University | Brown Mackie College Birmingham | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Birmingham, AL | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 280 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | brownmackie.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $11,772 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $11,772 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $6,363 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not applicable | ||
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Academics |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $32,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 31% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $14,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $148 |
Diversity |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 86% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 2% |
Students |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | - | ||
Campus |
CU | Brown Mackie College-Birmingham | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Brown Mackie College-Birmingham based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 280 students)
CU vs. Brown Mackie College-Birmingham Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham?
- Cumberland University is 114.1% more expensive to attend than Brown Mackie College-Birmingham for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $11,772.00)
- Out of state tuition is 114.1% higher at CU than Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($25,200.00 vs. $11,772.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Brown Mackie College Birmingham are 41.3% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($6,363 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Brown Mackie College Birmingham (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is ?% larger than aid received Brown Mackie College Birmingham ($22,145 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Brown Mackie College-Birmingham or CU .
CU vs. Brown Mackie College-Birmingham Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Brown Mackie College-Birmingham? 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 Brown Mackie College-Birmingham and CU.
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $7,500 more per year than Brown Mackie College-Birmingham graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,400)
- Brown Mackie College Birmingham students graduate with a $7,354 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($14,375 vs. $21,729)
- Brown Mackie College-Birmingham graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($148 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brown Mackie College-Birmingham students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 31%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/