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Overview |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | N/A |
Diversity |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 0% |
Students |
CU | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 15% | ||
Campus |
CU | Paul Quinn 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Paul Quinn College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 938 students)
CU vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Paul Quinn College?
- Cumberland University is 240.6% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 240.6% higher at CU than Paul Quinn College ($25,200.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than CU ($8,994 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 17.5% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($7,650 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Paul Quinn College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 82.3% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($22,145 vs. $12,150)
CU vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 217 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming CU students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
CU vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Paul Quinn College (34% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $29,300)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/