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Overview |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Jefferson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 2,586 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #744 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | cn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $31,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $31,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,097 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $20,111 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $24,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 2,928 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 2,336 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12.9% | ||
| 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 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 980/1143 | ||
| 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 | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $23,880 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $246 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Carson-Newman College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Carson-Newman College based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 2,586 students)
Cumberland College vs. Carson-Newman College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Carson-Newman College?
- Carson Newman College is 217% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($31,300.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 217% higher at Carson-Newman College than University of the Cumberlands ($31,300.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Carson-Newman College ($14,337 vs. $20,111)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 8.6% lower than costs at Carson Newman College ($9,300 vs. $10,097)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Carson Newman College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Carson Newman College students is 151.4% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($24,697 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Carson-Newman College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Carson-Newman College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Carson-Newman College or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at Carson Newman College (1039) is 17 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Carson-Newman College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Carson-Newman College 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 Carson-Newman College (79.8%)
Cumberland College vs. Carson-Newman College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Carson-Newman College? 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 Carson-Newman College and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Carson-Newman College is higher than University of the Cumberlands (45% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Carson Newman College earn on average $5,000 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,924 lower median federal student loan debt than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,880)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than Carson-Newman College graduates. ($144 vs. $246)
- More Carson-Newman College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/