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Overview |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #1040 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 940/1120 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | MBC | ||
| 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 MBC based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,957 students)
Cumberland College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 220.1% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 220.1% higher at MBC than University of the Cumberlands ($31,611.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than MBC ($14,337 vs. $18,746)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 11% lower than costs at Mary Baldwin College ($9,300 vs. $10,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 148.3% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($24,389 vs. $9,822)
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 13 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
Cumberland College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or MBC? 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 MBC and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than University of the Cumberlands (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Mary Baldwin College earn on average $1,700 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More MBC 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/