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Overview |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Martin, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 6,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #811 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | utm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $8,546 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $14,586 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $7,280 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $11,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $10,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 5,199 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 4,540 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 87.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 24.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1000/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $242 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | UT Martin | ||
| 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 UT Martin based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 6,941 students)
Cumberland College vs. UT Martin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or UT Martin?
- University of the Cumberlands is 15.6% more expensive to attend than UT Martin for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $8,546.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.7% higher at UT Martin than University of the Cumberlands ($14,586.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The University of Tennessee Martin than Cumberland College ($11,151 vs. $11,555)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Tennessee Martin are 27.7% lower than costs at University of the Cumberlands ($7,280 vs. $9,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than The University of Tennessee Martin (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 27% larger than aid received The University of Tennessee Martin ($13,109 vs. $10,326)
Cumberland College vs. UT Martin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or UT Martin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UT Martin or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at The University of Tennessee Martin (1050) is 28 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming UT Martin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman UT Martin students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- UT Martin has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Cumberland College (71.4%)
Cumberland College vs. UT Martin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or UT Martin? 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 UT Martin and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at UT Martin is higher than University of the Cumberlands (48% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from The University of Tennessee Martin earn on average $2,400 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($39,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,544 lower median federal student loan debt than UT Martin graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,500)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $98 less per month on federal student loans than UT Martin graduates. ($144 vs. $242)
- More UT Martin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (54% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/