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Overview |
Stillman College | CU | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 779 | 3,072 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stillman.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stillman College | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,548 | $26,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,548 | $26,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,582 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,479 | $17,669 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,070 | $23,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Stillman College | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,440 | 2,788 | ||
| Admitted | 1,811 | 1,868 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.2% | 67% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 36% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.9 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | 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 |
Stillman College | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stillman College | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $29,500 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $34,000 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $351 | $224 |
Diversity |
Stillman College | CU | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
Stillman College | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 31% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Stillman 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 Stillman College based on total student enrollment (3,072 students vs. 779 students)
Stillman College vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stillman College or CU?
- Cumberland University is 179% more expensive to attend than Stillman College for in-state tuition ($26,640.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- Out of state tuition is 179% higher at CU than Stillman College ($26,640.00 vs. $9,548.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Stillman College than CU ($12,479 vs. $17,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Stillman College are 8.1% lower than costs at Cumberland University ($9,582 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Stillman College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 114.5% larger than aid received Stillman College ($23,749 vs. $11,070)
Stillman College vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stillman College or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Stillman College .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 158 points higher than at Stillman College (831)
- Incoming CU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at Stillman College (18)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Stillman College (2.9)
- Stillman College has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than CU (67%)
Stillman College vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stillman 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 Stillman College.
- The graduation rate at Stillman College is the same as at Cumberland University (34% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Stillman College graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $29,500)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $12,271 lower median federal student loan debt than Stillman College graduates. ($21,729 vs. $34,000)
- CU graduates are paying $127 less per month on federal student loans than Stillman College graduates. ($224 vs. $351)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Stillman College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/