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Overview |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
| Location | Marion, IN | Williamsburg, KY | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 18,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #299 | #952 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Wesleyan | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | indwes.edu | ucumberlands.edu | ||
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Costs |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,684 | $9,875 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,684 | $9,875 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,050 | $9,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,755 | $14,337 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,194 | $9,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,946 | 2,314 | ||
| Admitted | 3,422 | 1,921 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | 83% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.9% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 960/1160 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 70% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,104 | $13,956 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $144 |
Diversity |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 39% | 28% | ||
Campus |
IWU | Cumberland College | ||
| 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
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than IWU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 2,603 students)
IWU vs. Cumberland College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IWU or Cumberland College?
- Indiana Wesleyan University is 200.6% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($29,684.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 200.6% higher at IWU than University of the Cumberlands ($29,684.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than IWU ($14,337 vs. $21,755)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 8.1% lower than costs at Indiana Wesleyan University ($9,300 vs. $10,050)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana Wesleyan University than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Indiana Wesleyan University students is 105.6% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($20,194 vs. $9,822)
IWU vs. Cumberland College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IWU or Cumberland College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cumberland College or IWU .
- The average SAT score at Indiana Wesleyan University (1086) is 64 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming IWU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Cumberland College (22)
- Accepted freshman IWU students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- IWU has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than Cumberland College (83%)
IWU vs. Cumberland College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IWU or Cumberland College? 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 Cumberland College and IWU.
- The graduation rate at IWU is higher than University of the Cumberlands (70% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Indiana Wesleyan University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($54,300 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $10,148 lower median federal student loan debt than IWU graduates. ($13,956 vs. $24,104)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than IWU graduates. ($144 vs. $249)
- More IWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (55% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/