- Both Cumberland University (CU) and Freed-Hardeman University are private.
- Both schools are located in Tennessee.
- CU has more expensive tuition of $27,840 than Freed-Hardeman University ($25,000).
- CU has tighter acceptance rate of 54.08% than Freed-Hardeman University (95.32%).
- CU is larger with 2,588 students than Freed-Hardeman University (2,330 students).
Cumberland University View More Rivals | Freed-Hardeman University View More Rivals | |
| #29 in Tennessee | Rankings | #5 in Tennessee |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lebanon, TN | Location | Henderson, TN |
CU| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $27,840 | Undergraduate | $25,000 |
| $8,280 | Graduate | $11,700 |
| $17,310 | Financial Aid | $13,817 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $50 graduate | Application Fee | |
| 54.08% | Acceptance Rate | 95.32% |
| 48.49% | Yield | 35.96% |
| Test Scores | 1,110 SAT, 23 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,588 | Total Students | 2,330 |
| 2,311 | Undergraduate | 1,850 |
| 277 | Graduate | 480 |
| 73 | Online Enrollment | 548 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| 28% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 59% | Retention Rate | 92% |
| $43,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $41,100 |
| 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 Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 570) $4,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,306) $4,320 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,400 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (26 meals per week) $3,630 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 16 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 111 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 99 Full-time 70 Part-time |
| 190 Full-time 201 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 291 Full-time 99 Part-time |
| $51,411 for Faculties $47,817 Part-time | Average Salary | $63,855 for Faculties $41,598 Part-time |