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Overview |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Fayetteville, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 1,768 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #709 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | methodist.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $38,936 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $38,936 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $13,586 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $25,786 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $27,792 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 2,738 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 2,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1110/1220 | ||
| 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 | Methodist | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $279 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 12% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Methodist | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Methodist based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 1,768 students)
Cumberland College vs. Methodist Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Methodist?
- Methodist University is 294.3% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($38,936.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 294.3% higher at Methodist than University of the Cumberlands ($38,936.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Methodist ($11,555 vs. $25,786)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 46.1% lower than costs at Methodist University ($9,300 vs. $13,586)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands as Methodist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Methodist University students is 112% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($27,792 vs. $13,109)
Cumberland College vs. Methodist Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Methodist? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Methodist or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 67 points higher than at Methodist (955)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Methodist (20)
- Accepted freshman Methodist students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Methodist has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Cumberland College (71.4%)
Cumberland College vs. Methodist Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Methodist? 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 Methodist and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Methodist University (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from Methodist University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($43,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $13,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Methodist graduates. ($13,956 vs. $27,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than Methodist graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Methodist 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/