University of the Cumberlands vs Wilmington
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
University of the CumberlandsWilliamsburg, KYCatholic life on campusWilmington UniversityNew Castle, DECatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of the Cumberlands has the higher graduation rate: 50% against 20% at Wilmington.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of the Cumberlands has the lower price after aid: $10,736 a year, against $15,500 at Wilmington.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Wilmington: $53,844, against $45,036 at University of the Cumberlands.
- Median debt is lower at University of the Cumberlands: $14,911, against $20,000 at Wilmington.
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Williamsburg, KY
New Castle, DE
Setting
Town
Suburb
Students
20,327
14,678
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
FAcademic Excellence: Minimal (grade F): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
99%
Graduation rate
50%
20%
First-year retention
74%
61%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$14,107
$15,644
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$10,736
$15,500
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$11,147
$15,920
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$12,572
$16,623
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$16,441
$19,644
Net price, over $110,000 income
$18,846
Median debt
$14,911
$20,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$45,036
$53,844
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.