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Overview |
IBC | CU | ||
| Location | Fort Wayne, IN | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 186 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ibcfortwayne.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
IBC | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,960 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,960 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,380 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
IBC | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
IBC | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IBC | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,379 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $224 |
Diversity |
IBC | CU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 87% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 16% |
Students |
IBC | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
IBC | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than IBC based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 186 students)
IBC vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IBC or CU?
- Cumberland University is 80.5% more expensive to attend than IBC for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at CU than International Business College ($25,200.00 vs. $13,960.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at International Business College are 7.3% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,380 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than International Business College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is ?% larger than aid received International Business College ($22,145 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, IBC or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or IBC .
IBC vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IBC or CU? 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 CU and IBC.
- The graduation rate at IBC is higher than Cumberland University (70% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $11,500 more per year than IBC graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $28,400)
- International Business College students graduate with a $10,350 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($11,379 vs. $21,729)
- IBC graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($117 vs. $224)
- More IBC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/