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Overview |
Ranken Technical College | CU | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,671 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ranken.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ranken Technical College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,720 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,720 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,150 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,437 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,268 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 69% | 100% |
Admission |
Ranken Technical 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 | - | 3.3 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Ranken Technical College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ranken Technical College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 100% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,000 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,750 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $142 | $224 |
Diversity |
Ranken Technical College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 91% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 9% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Ranken Technical College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Ranken Technical 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
- Cumberland University is larger than than Ranken Technical College based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,671 students)
Ranken Technical College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ranken Technical College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 60.3% more expensive to attend than Ranken Technical College for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at CU than Ranken Technical College ($25,200.00 vs. $15,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ranken Technical College than CU ($15,437 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ranken Technical College are 10.3% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($8,150 vs. $8,990)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Ranken Technical College (100% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 96.5% larger than aid received Ranken Technical College ($22,145 vs. $11,268)
Which college is harder to get into, Ranken Technical College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Ranken Technical College .
Ranken Technical College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ranken Technical 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 Ranken Technical College.
- The graduation rate at Ranken Technical College is higher than Cumberland University (100% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Ranken Technical College earn on average $10,100 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($50,000 vs. $39,900)
- Ranken Technical College students graduate with a $7,979 lower median federal student loan debt than CU graduates. ($13,750 vs. $21,729)
- Ranken Technical College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than CU graduates. ($142 vs. $224)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ranken Technical College 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/