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Overview |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $144 |
Diversity |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
EIU | Cumberland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than EIU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 8,857 students)
EIU vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 1.7% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.9% higher at EIU than University of the Cumberlands ($12,136.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Cumberland College ($13,380 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 16.3% lower than costs at Eastern Illinois University ($9,300 vs. $10,812)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Illinois University students is 19.9% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($11,773 vs. $9,822)
EIU vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or EIU .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 12 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming EIU students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at EIU is higher than University of the Cumberlands (59% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Eastern Illinois University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($43,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,694 lower median federal student loan debt than EIU graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,650)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $100 less per month on federal student loans than EIU graduates. ($144 vs. $244)
- More EIU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/