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Overview |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #964 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 850/1070 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $270 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 62% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 2,149 students)
Campbell University vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or ECSU?
- Campbell University is 3,565% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 633% higher at Campbell University than Elizabeth City State University ($36,650.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Campbell University ($4,120 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 58.8% lower than costs at Campbell University ($8,727 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than Elizabeth City State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 276.5% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($33,425 vs. $8,877)
Campbell University vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Campbell University (1007) is 163 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Campbell University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than ECSU (74.2%)
Campbell University vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Elizabeth City State University (55% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $24,800 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $30,700)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $2,625 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,125)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($242 vs. $270)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/