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Overview |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
| Location | Columbia, KY | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,159 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lindsey.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,944 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,944 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,686 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,056 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,764 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | - | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | 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 |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,300 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,824 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $194 | $224 |
Diversity |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 18% | 16% |
Students |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Lindsey Wilson College | CU | ||
| 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
- Lindsey Wilson College is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,159 students vs. 2,588 students)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Lindsey Wilson College or CU?
- Lindsey Wilson College is 3% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($25,944.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at Lindsey Wilson College than Cumberland University ($25,944.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lindsey Wilson College than CU ($13,056 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 7.7% lower than costs at Lindsey Wilson College ($8,990 vs. $9,686)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Lindsey Wilson College as Cumberland University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lindsey Wilson College students is 16.3% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($25,764 vs. $22,145)
Which college is harder to get into, Lindsey Wilson College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Lindsey Wilson College .
- Accepted freshman Lindsey Wilson College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at CU (3.3)
Lindsey Wilson College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Lindsey Wilson College 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 Lindsey Wilson College.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Lindsey Wilson College (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $10,600 more per year than Lindsey Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $29,300)
- Lindsey Wilson College students graduate with a $2,905 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($18,824 vs. $21,729)
- Lindsey Wilson College graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($194 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lindsey Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/