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Overview |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Richmond, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 14,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #854 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | eku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $9,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $19,922 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $10,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $10,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 15,821 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 10,174 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 26.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 940/1185 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $23,695 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $245 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Eastern | ||
| 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 Eastern based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 14,324 students)
Cumberland College vs. Eastern Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Eastern?
- University of the Cumberlands is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.7% higher at Eastern than University of the Cumberlands ($19,922.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Cumberland College ($10,806 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 11.4% lower than costs at Eastern Kentucky University ($9,300 vs. $10,360)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Kentucky University students is 7.7% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($10,583 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Eastern Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Eastern? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Eastern or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 6 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Cumberland College vs. Eastern Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Eastern? 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 Eastern and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Eastern Kentucky University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($37,900 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,695)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $101 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($144 vs. $245)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/