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Overview |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 66% |
Admission |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1100/1290 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | CNU | ||
| 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 CNU based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 4,559 students)
Campbell University vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or CNU?
- Campbell University is 290.9% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at Campbell University than Christopher Newport University ($36,650.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Campbell University ($23,287 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 15.6% lower than costs at Campbell University ($11,990 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than Christopher Newport University (98% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 316.7% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,425 vs. $8,022)
Campbell University vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 148 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming CNU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than CNU (85.4%)
Campbell University vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or CNU? 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 CNU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Campbell University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $8,400 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,100)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than CNU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than CNU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/