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Overview |
Wingate University | CU | ||
| Location | Wingate, NC | Lebanon, TN | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,396 | 2,588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #825 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wingate.edu | cumberland.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wingate University | CU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,706 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,706 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,444 | $8,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,823 | $18,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,262 | $22,145 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Wingate University | CU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,292 | 2,137 | ||
| Admitted | 17,482 | 1,415 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | 66.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.7% | 44.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.33 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1180 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Wingate University | CU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wingate University | CU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,900 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $21,729 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $224 |
Diversity |
Wingate University | CU | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 16% |
Students |
Wingate University | CU | ||
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| % In-State | 49% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Wingate University | CU | ||
| 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
- Wingate University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,396 students vs. 2,588 students)
Wingate University vs. CU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wingate University or CU?
- Wingate University is 61.5% more expensive to attend than CU for in-state tuition ($40,706.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at Wingate University than Cumberland University ($40,706.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cumberland University than Wingate University ($18,528 vs. $18,823)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 16.2% lower than costs at Wingate University ($8,990 vs. $10,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than Wingate University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wingate University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Cumberland University ($36,262 vs. $22,145)
Wingate University vs. CU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wingate University or CU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CU or Wingate University .
- The average SAT score at Wingate University (1040) is 51 points higher than at CU (989)
- Incoming Wingate University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at CU (21)
- Accepted freshman Wingate University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at CU (3.3)
- Wingate University has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than CU (66.2%)
Wingate University vs. CU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wingate University or CU? 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 CU and Wingate University.
- The graduation rate at Wingate University is higher than Cumberland University (53% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Wingate University earn on average $13,000 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $4,771 lower median federal student loan debt than Wingate University graduates. ($21,729 vs. $26,500)
- CU graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than Wingate University graduates. ($224 vs. $274)
- More Wingate University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/