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Overview |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | |||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 31, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 2% |
Students |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 PennWest California based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 6,509 students)
Cumberland College vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or PennWest California?
- University of the Cumberlands is 28% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.2% higher at PennWest California than University of the Cumberlands ($11,574.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 12% lower than costs at PennWest California ($9,300 vs. $10,416)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than PennWest California (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($9,822 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 100 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Cumberland College vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at PennWest California is higher than University of the Cumberlands (53% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from PennWest California earn on average $5,800 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($42,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $11,044 lower median federal student loan debt than PennWest California graduates. ($13,956 vs. $25,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than PennWest California graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More PennWest California graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/