the Cumberlands vs. WKU
Both University of the Cumberlands and Western Kentucky University are 4 years schools located in Kentucky. The following statements compare University of the Cumberlands and Western Kentucky University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
- WKU's tuition ($27,000) is more expensive than the Cumberlands ($9,875).
- the Cumberlands's acceptance rate (83.02%) is lower than WKU (96.95%).
- WKU has higher yield (37.86%) than the Cumberlands (33.32%).
- WKU's SAT score (1,070) is higher than the Cumberlands (1,040).
- Both schools have same students to faculty ratio of 18 to 1.
- the Cumberlands (18,053 students) is larger than WKU (16,493 students) with more enrolled students.
- the Cumberlands ($9,483) has higher amount of financial aid than WKU ($8,499).
- WKU's graduation rate (51%) is higher than the Cumberlands (44%).
University of the Cumberlands
Private, 4 years • Williamsburg, KY #309 National Universities, #19 in Kentucky more rivalsOffered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$9,875
Financial Aid
$9,483
Test Scores
1,040 SAT
20 ACT
Admission
83.02% Acceptance Rate
33.32% Yield
Enrollment
5,174 Undergraduate
12,879 Graduate
10,276 Online Students
Graduation Rate
44% Graduation Rate
32% Transfer-out Rate
70% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
242 Faculties (full-time)
552 Staffs (full-time)
$51,508 Faculty Salary
$48,815 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-1,429 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$11,436 In-State
$27,000 out-of-state
$27,000 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$8,499
Test Scores
1,070 SAT
21 ACT
Admission
96.95% Acceptance Rate
37.86% Yield
Enrollment
14,440 Undergraduate
2,053 Graduate
3,162 Online Students
Graduation Rate
51% Graduation Rate
24% Transfer-out Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
18 to 1 Students to Faculty
658 Faculties (full-time)
1,757 Staffs (full-time)
$68,689 Faculty Salary
$52,794 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,984 annual charge
-4,942 capacity
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