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Overview |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 2,578 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #845 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | txwes.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $31,390 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $31,390 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $10,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $15,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $29,039 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 4,622 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 2,816 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 60.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 910/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 45% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $24,999 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $258 |
Diversity |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 30% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 26% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 1% |
Students |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CU | Texas Wesleyan University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than Texas Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 2,578 students)
CU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or Texas Wesleyan University?
- Texas Wesleyan University is 24.6% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($31,390.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Texas Wesleyan University than Cumberland University ($31,390.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Wesleyan University than CU ($15,652 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 21.5% lower than costs at Texas Wesleyan University ($8,990 vs. $10,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University as Texas Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Wesleyan University students is 31.1% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($29,039 vs. $22,145)
CU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or Texas Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Texas Wesleyan University or CU .
- The average SAT score at Texas Wesleyan University (1003) is 14 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming CU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Texas Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Texas Wesleyan University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than Texas Wesleyan University (60.9%)
CU vs. Texas Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or Texas Wesleyan University? 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 Texas Wesleyan University and CU.
- The graduation rate at Texas Wesleyan University is higher than Cumberland University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Texas Wesleyan University earn on average $4,300 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($44,200 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $3,270 lower median federal student loan debt than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $24,999)
- CU graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Texas Wesleyan University graduates. ($224 vs. $258)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Texas Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/