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Overview |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 660 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,996 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,900 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,800 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,298 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 867 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.8% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/25 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1033/1210 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $144 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 94% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 25% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | Cumberland College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 660 students)
Wesleyan College vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or Cumberland College?
- Wesleyan College is 167.8% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($26,450.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 167.8% higher at Wesleyan College than University of the Cumberlands ($26,450.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than Cumberland College ($13,900 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 18.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan College ($9,300 vs. $10,996)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan College students is 152.5% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($24,800 vs. $9,822)
Wesleyan College vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than Wesleyan College (66.8%)
Wesleyan College vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan College or Cumberland 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 Cumberland College and Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan College is higher than University of the Cumberlands (52% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $600 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $36,100)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $11,544 lower median federal student loan debt than Wesleyan College graduates. ($13,956 vs. $25,500)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Wesleyan College graduates. ($144 vs. $263)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/