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Georgia State KSU Campbellsville University Georgia VSU North Georgia Georgia College Mercer Georgia Tech FAU CofC Savannah State University| Georgia Southern University | University of the Cumberlands | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Statesboro, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,481 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #939 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgiasouthern.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $4,371 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,425 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,316 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,352 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,806 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,680 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 13,049 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.9% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1150 | 960/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 47% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,800 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $144 |
Diversity |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 26% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
GS | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 28% | ||
Campus |
GS | 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
- Georgia Southern University is larger than than Cumberland College based on total student enrollment (25,481 students vs. 18,053 students)
GS vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GS or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 125.9% more expensive to attend than GS for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $4,371.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.2% higher at GS 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 University of the Cumberlands than GS ($14,337 vs. $15,352)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 10.9% lower than costs at Georgia Southern University ($9,300 vs. $10,316)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Georgia Southern University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 11.5% larger than aid received Georgia Southern University ($9,822 vs. $8,806)
GS vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, GS or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or GS .
- The average SAT score at Georgia Southern University (1089) is 67 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming GS students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at GS (3.36)
- GS has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Cumberland College (83%)
GS vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GS 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 GS.
- The graduation rate at GS is higher than University of the Cumberlands (47% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Georgia Southern University earn on average $8,100 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($44,800 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,044 lower median federal student loan debt than GS graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than GS graduates. ($144 vs. $237)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GS students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/