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Overview |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 22,224 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #260 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $7,684 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $24,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $12,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $18,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $10,081 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 33% |
Admission |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 30,727 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 24,062 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 78.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1140/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $216 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (22,224 students vs. 5,272 students)
Campbell University vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or JMU?
- Campbell University is 377% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $7,684.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.1% higher at Campbell University than James Madison University ($36,650.00 vs. $24,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Campbell University ($18,274 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 15.1% lower than costs at Campbell University ($12,040 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than James Madison University (98% vs. 33%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 231.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($33,425 vs. $10,081)
Campbell University vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 127 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming JMU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than JMU (78.3%)
Campbell University vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or JMU? 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 JMU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Campbell University (81% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Campbell University graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $55,500)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $2,601 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($20,899 vs. $23,500)
- JMU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($216 vs. $242)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/