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Overview |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Maryville, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 1,147 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #656 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | maryvillecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $37,618 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $37,618 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $13,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $20,990 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $31,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 2,809 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1018/1188 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 54% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Maryville College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Maryville 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 Maryville College based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 1,147 students)
Cumberland College vs. Maryville College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Maryville College?
- Maryville College is 280.9% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($37,618.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 280.9% higher at Maryville College than University of the Cumberlands ($37,618.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Maryville College ($11,555 vs. $20,990)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 39.8% lower than costs at Maryville College ($9,300 vs. $13,000)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands as Maryville College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Maryville College students is 140.8% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($31,571 vs. $13,109)
Cumberland College vs. Maryville College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Maryville College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Maryville College or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at Maryville College (1052) is 30 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Maryville College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Maryville College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Maryville College (65.7%)
Cumberland College vs. Maryville College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Maryville 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 Maryville College and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Maryville College is higher than University of the Cumberlands (54% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Maryville College earn on average $2,800 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($39,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Maryville College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Maryville College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Maryville College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/