- Both Cumberland University (CU) and Christian Brothers University (CBU) are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- CBU has more expensive tuition of $37,300 than CU ($27,840).
- CBU has tighter acceptance rate of 52.63% than CU (54.08%).
- CU is larger with 2,588 students than CBU (1,934 students).
Cumberland University View More Rivals | Christian Brothers University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in Tennessee | Rankings | #18 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, TN | Location | Memphis, TN |
CU| Known as | CBU | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,840 | Undergraduate | $37,300 |
| $8,280 | Graduate | $13,588 |
| $17,310 | Financial Aid | $30,271 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | $50 |
| 54.08% | Acceptance Rate | 52.63% |
| 48.49% | Yield | 26.53% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 2,588 | Total Students | 1,934 |
| 2,311 | Undergraduate | 1,253 |
| 277 | Graduate | 681 |
| 73 | Online Enrollment | 90 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 59% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | 19% |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $50,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 605) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 113 Full-time 123 Part-time |
| 190 Full-time 201 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 299 Full-time 130 Part-time |
| $51,411 for Faculties $47,817 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,777 for Faculties $60,675 Part-time |