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Overview |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Louisville, Kentucky | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 4,266 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | sbts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $11,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $11,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $17,299 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $3,812 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 50% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 368 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 87.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 58.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 993/1178 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 77% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | - | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | SBTS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than SBTS based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 4,266 students)
Cumberland College vs. SBTS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or SBTS?
- The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary is 15.4% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($11,400.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at SBTS than University of the Cumberlands ($11,400.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than SBTS ($14,337 vs. $17,299)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary are 24.8% lower than costs at University of the Cumberlands ($7,450 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary (99% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 157.7% larger than aid received The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary ($9,822 vs. $3,812)
Cumberland College vs. SBTS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or SBTS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SBTS or Cumberland College .
- SBTS has a higher acceptance rate (87.2%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. SBTS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or SBTS? 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 SBTS and Cumberland College.
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/