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Overview |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #673 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 59% |
Admission |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1020/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $256 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | ECU | ||
| 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 5,272 students)
Campbell University vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or ECU?
- Campbell University is 723.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.8% higher at Campbell University than East Carolina University ($36,650.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Campbell University ($14,410 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 28.1% lower than costs at Campbell University ($10,816 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than East Carolina University (98% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 270.6% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($33,425 vs. $9,020)
Campbell University vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 46 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ECU (3.33)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Campbell University (88.6%)
Campbell University vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or ECU? 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 ECU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Campbell University (59% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $11,600 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $43,900)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $1,288 lower median federal student loan debt than ECU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,788)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than ECU graduates. ($242 vs. $256)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/