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Overview |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #1009 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 90% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 840/1065 | ||
| 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 |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $240 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 76% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 10% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than WVSU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 3,785 students)
Cumberland College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or WVSU?
- University of the Cumberlands is 21.6% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at WVSU than University of the Cumberlands ($13,810.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Cumberland College ($11,684 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 31.3% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($9,300 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than West Virginia State University (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 3.6% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($9,822 vs. $9,482)
Cumberland College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 95 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than West Virginia State University (43% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of the Cumberlands earn on average $4,000 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($36,700 vs. $32,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $9,294 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($13,956 vs. $23,250)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($144 vs. $240)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/