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Overview |
Campbell University | RU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,115 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | radford.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,750 | $8,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,750 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,517 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,413 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Campbell University | RU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,680 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,470 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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 | RU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $237 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | RU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Campbell University | RU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 5,115 students)
Campbell University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or RU?
- Campbell University is 349.4% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($37,750.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81% higher at Campbell University than Radford University ($37,750.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Campbell University ($18,282 vs. $24,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 27% lower than costs at Campbell University ($11,973 vs. $15,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than Radford University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 283.7% larger than aid received Radford University ($34,413 vs. $8,968)
Campbell University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Campbell University .
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at RU (3.31)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than RU (90.6%)
Campbell University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or RU? 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 RU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at RU is higher than Campbell University (56% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $8,100 more per year than RU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,400)
- Radford University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $23,500)
- RU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($237 vs. $242)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/