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Overview |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 713 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | peace.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $32,550 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $32,550 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $23,041 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $25,295 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 1,434 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 906 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 63.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1033/1151 | ||
| 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 | Peace College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $36,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $248 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 36% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 8% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Peace College | ||
| 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 the Cumberlands is larger than than Peace College based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 713 students)
Cumberland College vs. Peace College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Peace College?
- William Peace University is 229.6% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($32,550.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 229.6% higher at Peace College than University of the Cumberlands ($32,550.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Peace College ($14,337 vs. $23,041)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 29.5% lower than costs at William Peace University ($9,300 vs. $12,040)
- More students receive financial grant aid at William Peace University than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by William Peace University students is 157.5% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($25,295 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. Peace College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Peace College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Peace College or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 154 points higher than at Peace College (868)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Peace College (18)
- Accepted freshman Peace College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Peace College (63.2%)
Cumberland College vs. Peace College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Peace College? 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 Peace College and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than William Peace University (43% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $700 more per year than Peace College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,000)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $10,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Peace College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $24,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than Peace College graduates. ($144 vs. $248)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Peace College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/