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Overview |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 21,736 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #926 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | memphis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $8,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $12,960 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,344 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $13,656 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $11,234 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 15,640 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 14,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 93.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 17.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 905/1205 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 37% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $25,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $261 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Memphis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Memphis is larger than than Cumberland College based on total student enrollment (21,736 students vs. 20,327 students)
Cumberland College vs. Memphis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Memphis?
- University of the Cumberlands is 15.9% more expensive to attend than Memphis for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $8,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Memphis than University of the Cumberlands ($12,960.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Memphis ($11,555 vs. $13,656)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 11.2% lower than costs at University of Memphis ($9,300 vs. $10,344)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than University of Memphis (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 16.7% larger than aid received University of Memphis ($13,109 vs. $11,234)
Cumberland College vs. Memphis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Memphis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Memphis or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of Memphis (1029) is 7 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Memphis (22)
- Accepted freshman Memphis students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Memphis has a higher acceptance rate (93.4%) than Cumberland College (71.4%)
Cumberland College vs. Memphis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Memphis? 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 Memphis and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than University of Memphis (43% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from University of Memphis earn on average $5,500 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($42,200 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $11,294 lower median federal student loan debt than Memphis graduates. ($13,956 vs. $25,250)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $117 less per month on federal student loans than Memphis graduates. ($144 vs. $261)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Memphis students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 37%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/