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Overview |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 1,167 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #696 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | guilford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $23,882 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $30,922 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 3,397 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 2,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 83.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 910/1180 | ||
| 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 | Guilford College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $26,635 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $275 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Guilford College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Guilford College based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,167 students)
Cumberland College vs. Guilford College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Guilford College?
- Guilford College is 309.1% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 309.1% higher at Guilford College than University of the Cumberlands ($40,400.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Guilford College ($14,337 vs. $23,882)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 38.7% lower than costs at Guilford College ($9,300 vs. $12,900)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands as Guilford College (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Guilford College students is 214.8% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($30,922 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Guilford College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Guilford College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Guilford College or Cumberland College .
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Guilford College (3.14)
- Guilford College has a higher acceptance rate (83.5%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. Guilford College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Guilford 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 Guilford College and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Guilford College is higher than University of the Cumberlands (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Guilford 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 $12,679 lower median federal student loan debt than Guilford College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $26,635)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Guilford College graduates. ($144 vs. $275)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Guilford College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/