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Overview |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #832 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 900/1130 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $248 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 3% |
Students |
Cumberland College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | 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
- University of the Cumberlands is larger than than West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 1,481 students)
Cumberland College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or West Virginia University Tech?
- University of the Cumberlands is 25.8% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($9,875.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98.3% higher at West Virginia University Tech than University of the Cumberlands ($19,584.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Cumberland College ($9,529 vs. $14,337)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 25.5% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,300 vs. $11,676)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands as West Virginia University Institute of Technology (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 11.2% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($9,822 vs. $8,830)
Cumberland College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College 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 Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Cumberlands (1022) is 40 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Cumberland College (3.47)
- Cumberland College has a higher acceptance rate (83%) than West Virginia University Tech (64.6%)
Cumberland College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College 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 Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (43% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University Institute of Technology earn on average $13,900 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $10,045 lower median federal student loan debt than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($13,956 vs. $24,001)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $104 less per month on federal student loans than West Virginia University Tech graduates. ($144 vs. $248)
- More West Virginia University Tech graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cumberland College students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/