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Overview |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Chattanooga, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 11,380 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #815 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | utc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $8,232 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $16,296 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,052 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $13,801 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $9,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 9,096 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 7,006 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 34% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1005/1185 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $20,792 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $214 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 8% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 1% |
Students |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | UTC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than UTC based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 11,380 students)
Cumberland College vs. UTC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or UTC?
- University of the Cumberlands is 20% more expensive to attend than UTC for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $8,232.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65% higher at UTC than University of the Cumberlands ($16,296.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than UTC ($11,555 vs. $13,801)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 8.1% lower than costs at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($9,300 vs. $10,052)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 33.3% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga ($13,109 vs. $9,834)
Cumberland College vs. UTC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or UTC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UTC or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (1087) is 65 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming UTC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman UTC students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- UTC has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Cumberland College (71.4%)
Cumberland College vs. UTC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or UTC? 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 UTC and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (43% vs. 39%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga earn on average $3,900 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($40,600 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $6,836 lower median federal student loan debt than UTC graduates. ($13,956 vs. $20,792)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than UTC graduates. ($144 vs. $214)
- More UTC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (56% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/