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Overview |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | University, MS | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 22,300 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #329 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | olemiss.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $9,072 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $26,292 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $14,289 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $13,720 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 22,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 21,727 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1030/1220 | ||
| 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 | Ole Miss | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $52,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $206 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Ole Miss | ||
| 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 Mississippi is larger than than Cumberland College based on total student enrollment (22,300 students vs. 18,053 students)
Cumberland College vs. Ole Miss Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Ole Miss?
- University of the Cumberlands is 8.9% more expensive to attend than Ole Miss for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $9,072.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.2% higher at Ole Miss than University of the Cumberlands ($26,292.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mississippi than Cumberland College ($14,289 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 23.5% lower than costs at University of Mississippi ($9,300 vs. $11,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than University of Mississippi (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Mississippi students is 39.7% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($13,720 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Ole Miss Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Ole Miss? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ole Miss or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mississippi (1118) is 96 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Ole Miss students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ole Miss students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Ole Miss has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. Ole Miss Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Ole Miss? 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 Ole Miss and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Ole Miss is higher than University of the Cumberlands (60% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of Mississippi earn on average $16,000 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($52,700 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $6,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Ole Miss graduates. ($13,956 vs. $20,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Ole Miss graduates. ($144 vs. $206)
- More Ole Miss graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/