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Overview |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 10% |
Students |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 3,144 students)
Cumberland College vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or GWU?
- Gardner Webb University is 216.2% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($31,220.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 216.2% higher at GWU than University of the Cumberlands ($31,220.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than GWU ($14,337 vs. $22,339)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 15.8% lower than costs at Gardner Webb University ($9,300 vs. $10,770)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than University of the Cumberlands (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Gardner Webb University students is 145.7% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($24,130 vs. $9,822)
Cumberland College vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 45 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than GWU (74.9%)
Cumberland College vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or GWU? 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 GWU and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at GWU is higher than University of the Cumberlands (55% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Gardner Webb University earn on average $3,800 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($40,500 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $11,013 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($13,956 vs. $24,969)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/