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Overview |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,039 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #855 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,412 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,837 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,874 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,586 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 1,230 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.4% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1200 | 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 18, 2025 | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $144 |
Diversity |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 10% |
Students |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Cumberland College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than IU East based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 3,039 students)
IU East vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Cumberland College?
- University of the Cumberlands is 35.8% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 109% higher at IU East than University of the Cumberlands ($20,634.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Cumberland College ($8,837 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 1.2% lower than costs at Indiana University East ($9,300 vs. $9,412)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Indiana University East (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 24.7% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($9,822 vs. $7,874)
IU East vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or IU East .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 61 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than IU East (77.6%)
IU East vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Indiana University East (43% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $3,800 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,900)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $6,544 lower median federal student loan debt than IU East graduates. ($13,956 vs. $20,500)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $67 less per month on federal student loans than IU East graduates. ($144 vs. $211)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/