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GWU Wingate University ECU ASU NC State Liberty University UNCW UNC Chapel Hill Meredith UNCG Queens WCU| Campbell University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,115 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,750 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,750 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,200 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,517 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,413 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,680 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 3,470 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.3% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 28% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (5,115 students vs. 1,188 students)
Campbell University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or SWU?
- Campbell University is 42.3% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($37,750.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.3% higher at Campbell University than Southern Wesleyan University ($37,750.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Campbell University ($20,336 vs. $24,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 42.7% lower than costs at Campbell University ($10,654 vs. $15,200)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University as Southern Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 83.3% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($34,413 vs. $18,771)
Campbell University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Campbell University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Campbell University (94.3%)
Campbell University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or SWU? 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 SWU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (55% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $10,700 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,800)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than SWU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than SWU graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/