College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
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Is CU a Good School for the Money?

Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$129,705 Avg Total Cost

Cumberland University Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if CU is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Fair Value Nationwide

Average National Value
Below Average National Quality
Fair Price

Cumberland University is ranked #1,272 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Cumberland University is a fair value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced appropriately based on the quality of the education provided.

National Value Ranking  1272 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  43.24 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

That Degree May Cost You $129,705 in Total

On average, a bachelor's degree from CU will cost you about $129,705. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $30,164 and a typical 4.3 years to graduate.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$30,164
Average Years to Graduate4.3
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$129,705

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Depending on your personal circumstances, your net price may be well below the average CU net price, which could make this school a better value. You may quality for more financial aid, or be able to complete your degree faster than average. Get more details on CU cost.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$128,738 In-State With Aid
$177,143 Avg Cost No Aid
4.3 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to get a sense of how CU value for your educational dollar might vary.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$177,143#0F
All Students$129,705#1,272C-
Only Students Receiving Aid$128,738#2,072F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$177,143#F
All Students$129,705#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$128,738#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Tennessee.

About 100% of CU students receive financial aid. Get more details on what CU financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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