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Overview |
CU | WVSU | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
CU | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $240 |
Diversity |
CU | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 63% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 10% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 9% |
Students |
CU | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 17% | ||
Campus |
CU | 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
- West Virginia State University is larger than than CU based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 2,588 students)
CU vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or WVSU?
- Cumberland University is 210.3% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.5% higher at CU than West Virginia State University ($25,200.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than CU ($11,684 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 35.9% lower than costs at West Virginia State University ($8,990 vs. $12,214)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than West Virginia State University (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 133.5% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($22,145 vs. $9,482)
CU vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 62 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming CU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman CU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than CU (66.2%)
CU vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU 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 CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than West Virginia State University (34% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Cumberland University earn on average $7,200 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($39,900 vs. $32,700)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $1,521 lower median federal student loan debt than WVSU graduates. ($21,729 vs. $23,250)
- CU graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than WVSU graduates. ($224 vs. $240)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/