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Overview |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 7,718 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #566 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $8,156 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,567 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $17,105 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 11,442 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 10,680 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 93.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $237 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | RU | ||
| 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 RU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 7,718 students)
Cumberland College vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or RU?
- University of the Cumberlands is 21.1% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $8,156.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105% higher at RU than University of the Cumberlands ($20,246.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than RU ($14,337 vs. $17,105)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 13.6% lower than costs at Radford University ($9,300 vs. $10,567)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Radford University (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 0.9% larger than aid received Radford University ($9,822 vs. $9,733)
Cumberland College vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Cumberland College .
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (93.3%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or RU? 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 RU and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than University of the Cumberlands (56% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $10,700 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,044 lower median federal student loan debt than RU graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $93 less per month on federal student loans than RU graduates. ($144 vs. $237)
- More RU 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/