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Overview |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Bowling Green, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 16,920 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #728 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | bgsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $11,272 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $19,845 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $20,485 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,898 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 17,447 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 13,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 78.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 990/1200 | ||
| 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 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $268 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | BGSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than BGSU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 16,920 students)
Cumberland College vs. BGSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or BGSU?
- Bowling Green State University Main Campus is 14.1% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($11,272.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101% higher at BGSU than University of the Cumberlands ($19,845.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than BGSU ($14,337 vs. $20,485)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 35.3% lower than costs at Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($9,300 vs. $12,584)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Bowling Green State University Main Campus (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 10.4% larger than aid received Bowling Green State University Main Campus ($9,822 vs. $8,898)
Cumberland College vs. BGSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or BGSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BGSU or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 10 points higher than at BGSU (1012)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at BGSU (22)
- Accepted freshman BGSU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than BGSU (78.7%)
Cumberland College vs. BGSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or BGSU? 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 BGSU and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at BGSU is higher than University of the Cumberlands (58% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn on average $6,900 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($43,600 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $12,044 lower median federal student loan debt than BGSU graduates. ($13,956 vs. $26,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $124 less per month on federal student loans than BGSU graduates. ($144 vs. $268)
- More BGSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (53% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/