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Overview |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
| Location | Lithonia, GA | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 556 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | lru.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,138 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,138 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,736 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $3,935 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,609 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 100% |
Admission |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 35 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 12 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.3%Open | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 75%Open | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 11% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,600 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $224 |
Diversity |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 51% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 45% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 59% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Luther Rice University | CU | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Luther Rice University based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 556 students)
Luther Rice University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Luther Rice University or CU?
- Cumberland University is 191.5% more expensive to attend than Luther Rice University for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.5% higher at CU than Luther Rice University ($26,640.00 vs. $9,138.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Luther Rice University than CU ($3,935 vs. $17,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 61.5% lower than costs at Luther Rice University ($10,360 vs. $16,736)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Luther Rice University (100% vs. 60%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 212.1% larger than aid received Luther Rice University ($23,749 vs. $7,609)
Luther Rice University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Luther Rice University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Luther Rice University .
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (67%) than Luther Rice University (34.3%)
Luther Rice University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Luther Rice University 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 Luther Rice University.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than Luther Rice University (34% vs. 11%)
- Graduates from Luther Rice University earn on average $1,700 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($41,600 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Luther Rice University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $25,000)
- CU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Luther Rice University graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Luther Rice University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/