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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA GWU Wingate University ECU WVU| Campbell University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $240 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 5,272 students)
Campbell University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or VCU?
- Campbell University is 194.2% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at Campbell University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($36,650.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Campbell University ($21,294 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 12.8% lower than costs at Campbell University ($12,279 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 165.6% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($33,425 vs. $12,583)
Campbell University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Commonwealth University (1097) is 90 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming VCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Campbell University (88.6%)
Campbell University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or VCU? 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 VCU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (55% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $8,000 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $23,500)
- VCU graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($240 vs. $242)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/