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Overview |
Campbell University | SU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 13% |
Students |
Campbell University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | SU | ||
| 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 SU based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 4,260 students)
Campbell University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or SU?
- Campbell University is 8.5% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.5% higher at Campbell University than Shenandoah University ($36,650.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbell University than SU ($24,280 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 23.4% lower than costs at Campbell University ($11,230 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 42.4% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($33,425 vs. $23,467)
Campbell University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Campbell University (1007) is 2 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Campbell University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than SU (80.4%)
Campbell University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or SU? 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 SU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Shenandoah University (55% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $7,200 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,300)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than SU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More SU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/