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Overview |
Campbell University | BC | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1020/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Campbell University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | BC | ||
| 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
- Campbell University is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 1,421 students)
Campbell University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or BC?
- Bridgewater College is 5.9% more expensive to attend than Campbell University for in-state tuition ($38,800.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.9% higher at BC than Campbell University ($38,800.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Campbell University ($19,332 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 0.2% lower than costs at Campbell University ($13,830 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 2.1% larger than aid received Campbell University ($34,142 vs. $33,425)
Campbell University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 27 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming BC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Campbell University (88.6%)
Campbell University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or BC? 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 BC and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Campbell University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $12,400 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,100)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/