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Overview |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
| Location | Williamsburg, KY | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 18,053 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #952 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucumberlands.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,875 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,875 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,300 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,337 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 92% |
Admission |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,314 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 1,921 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/23 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1160 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,700 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,956 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $144 | $258 |
Diversity |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 0% |
Students |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Cumberland College | Wright State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 Wright State based on total student enrollment (18,053 students vs. 9,678 students)
Cumberland College vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cumberland College or Wright State?
- Wright State University Main Campus is 9.5% more expensive to attend than Cumberland College for in-state tuition ($10,814.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- Out of state tuition is 104.9% higher at Wright State than University of the Cumberlands ($20,232.00 vs. $9,875.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Cumberlands than Wright State ($14,337 vs. $15,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Cumberlands are 14.9% lower than costs at Wright State University Main Campus ($9,300 vs. $10,686)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the Cumberlands than Wright State University Main Campus (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Cumberlands students is 10.8% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($9,822 vs. $8,867)
Cumberland College vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Cumberland College or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Cumberland College .
- The average SAT score at Wright State University Main Campus (1034) is 12 points higher than at Cumberland College (1022)
- Incoming Cumberland College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Cumberland College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Cumberland College (83%)
Cumberland College vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cumberland College or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Cumberland College.
- The graduation rate at Cumberland College is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (43% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Wright State University Main Campus earn on average $6,700 more per year than Cumberland College graduates after ten years. ($43,400 vs. $36,700)
- University of the Cumberlands students graduate with a $11,044 lower median federal student loan debt than Wright State graduates. ($13,956 vs. $25,000)
- Cumberland College graduates are paying $114 less per month on federal student loans than Wright State graduates. ($144 vs. $258)
- More Cumberland College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (52% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/