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Overview |
CU | Concord University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
CU | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CU | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $201 |
Diversity |
CU | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 37% | ||
Campus |
CU | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Concord University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,748 students)
CU vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Concord University?
- Cumberland University is 195.1% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.2% higher at CU than Concord University ($25,200.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than CU ($8,464 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 12.2% lower than costs at Concord University ($8,990 vs. $10,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Concord University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 99.1% larger than aid received Concord University ($22,145 vs. $11,120)
CU vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or CU .
- The average SAT score at Concord University (994) is 5 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Concord University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at CU (3.3)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Concord University? 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 Concord University and CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is the same as at Concord University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $2,229 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($19,500 vs. $21,729)
- Concord University graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($201 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/