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Overview |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Due West, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 984 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Reformed Presbyterian Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | erskine.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $34,435 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $34,435 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $21,982 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $32,409 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 1,037 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 628 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 60.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 47% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 920/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $276 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 3% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 13% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Erskine College | ||
| 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 Erskine College based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 984 students)
Cumberland College vs. Erskine College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Erskine College?
- Erskine College is 248.7% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($34,435.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 248.7% higher at Erskine College than University of the Cumberlands ($34,435.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Erskine College ($11,555 vs. $21,982)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 33.9% lower than costs at Erskine College ($9,300 vs. $12,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands as Erskine College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Erskine College students is 147.2% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($32,409 vs. $13,109)
Cumberland College vs. Erskine College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Erskine College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Erskine College or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 29 points higher than at Erskine College (993)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Erskine College (21)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Erskine College (3.26)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Erskine College (60.6%)
Cumberland College vs. Erskine College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Erskine 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 Erskine College and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Erskine College is higher than University of the Cumberlands (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Erskine College earn on average $3,600 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($40,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $12,794 lower median federal student loan debt than Erskine College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $26,750)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $132 less per month on federal student loans than Erskine College graduates. ($144 vs. $276)
- More Erskine College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/