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CofC GWU Wingate University ECU ASU PC NC State Liberty University Coastal Carolina UNCW UNC Chapel Hill Meredith| Campbell University | Charleston Southern University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | CSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbell University is larger than than CSU based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 3,418 students)
Campbell University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or CSU?
- Campbell University is 24.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.3% higher at Campbell University than Charleston Southern University ($36,650.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Campbell University ($17,536 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 23.2% lower than costs at Campbell University ($11,250 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Campbell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 26.5% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($33,425 vs. $26,417)
Campbell University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Charleston Southern University (1030) is 23 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming CSU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at CSU (3.24)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than CSU (86.8%)
Campbell University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or CSU? 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 CSU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Charleston Southern University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $15,700 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $39,800)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than CSU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/