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Overview |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Belmont, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 1,501 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #921 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | belmontabbeycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $18,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $18,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,658 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $23,522 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,266 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 2,757 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 2,679 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 97.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.32 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 950/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 40% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 28% |
Students |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | BAC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than BAC based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,501 students)
Cumberland College vs. BAC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or BAC?
- Belmont Abbey College is 87.3% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($18,500.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87.3% higher at BAC than University of the Cumberlands ($18,500.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than BAC ($14,337 vs. $23,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 25.4% lower than costs at Belmont Abbey College ($9,300 vs. $11,658)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Belmont Abbey College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 6% larger than aid received Belmont Abbey College ($9,822 vs. $9,266)
Cumberland College vs. BAC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or BAC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BAC or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 1 points higher than at BAC (1021)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BAC (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at BAC (3.32)
- BAC has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. BAC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or BAC? 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 BAC and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Belmont Abbey College (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Belmont Abbey College earn on average $5,200 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($41,900 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than BAC graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than BAC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BAC students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/