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Overview |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Wilmington, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 17,843 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #377 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | uncw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $4,443 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $19,063 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $12,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $18,709 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $6,217 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 16,860 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 11,605 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 68.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1220/1370 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $44,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $211 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | UNCW | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (17,843 students vs. 5,272 students)
Campbell University vs. UNCW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or UNCW?
- Campbell University is 724.9% more expensive to attend than UNCW for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $4,443.00)
- Out of state tuition is 92.3% higher at Campbell University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($36,650.00 vs. $19,063.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Wilmington than Campbell University ($18,709 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Wilmington are 14.3% lower than costs at Campbell University ($12,120 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than University of North Carolina at Wilmington (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 437.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Wilmington ($33,425 vs. $6,217)
Campbell University vs. UNCW Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or UNCW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCW or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Wilmington (1162) is 155 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming UNCW students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCW students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than UNCW (68.8%)
Campbell University vs. UNCW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or UNCW? 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 UNCW and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at UNCW is higher than Campbell University (67% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $10,800 more per year than UNCW graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,700)
- University of North Carolina at Wilmington students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $23,500)
- UNCW graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($211 vs. $242)
- More UNCW graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/