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Overview |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Lebanon, TN | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,588 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cumberland.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,200 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,200 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,990 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,528 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,145 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,137 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,415 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 44.5% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 34% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,900 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,729 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $224 | $248 |
Diversity |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 16% | 3% |
Students |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 9% | ||
Campus |
CU | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cumberland University is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,588 students vs. 1,481 students)
CU vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CU or West Virginia University Tech?
- Cumberland University is 221.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.7% higher at CU than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,200.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than CU ($9,529 vs. $18,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cumberland University are 29.9% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($8,990 vs. $11,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cumberland University than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cumberland University students is 150.8% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($22,145 vs. $8,830)
CU vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CU or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or CU .
- The average SAT score at Cumberland University (989) is 7 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming CU students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at CU (3.3)
- CU has a higher acceptance rate (66.2%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
CU vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CU or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and CU.
- The graduation rate at CU is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (34% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $10,700 more per year than CU graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $39,900)
- Cumberland University students graduate with a $2,272 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($21,729 vs. $24,001)
- CU graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($224 vs. $248)
- More CU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/