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Overview |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,327 | 1,128 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #933 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | jwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $39,792 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $39,792 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $15,644 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,555 | $29,481 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,109 | $26,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,281 | 4,677 | ||
| Admitted | 3,056 | 3,521 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.4% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.1% | 12.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 920/1140 | ||
| 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 31, 2026 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $40,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $26,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $278 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 7% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 5% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | ||
| 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte based on total student enrollment (20,327 students vs. 1,128 students)
Cumberland College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte?
- Johnson & Wales University Charlotte is 303% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($39,792.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 303% higher at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte than University of the Cumberlands ($39,792.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte ($11,555 vs. $29,481)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 68.2% lower than costs at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte ($9,300 vs. $15,644)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands as Johnson & Wales University Charlotte (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Johnson & Wales University Charlotte students is 101.9% larger than aid received University of the Cumberlands ($26,471 vs. $13,109)
Cumberland College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte or Cumberland College .
- Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a higher acceptance rate (75.3%) than Cumberland College (71.4%)
Cumberland College vs. Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte? 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 Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte is higher than University of the Cumberlands (49% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Johnson & Wales University Charlotte earn on average $3,400 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($40,100 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $12,944 lower median federal student loan debt than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($13,956 vs. $26,900)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $134 less per month on federal student loans than Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates. ($144 vs. $278)
- More Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/