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Overview |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbell University is larger than than VMI based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 1,512 students)
Campbell University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or VMI?
- Campbell University is 274.7% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8% higher at VMI than Campbell University ($39,590.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Campbell University ($18,129 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 29.8% lower than costs at Campbell University ($10,674 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 74.9% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($33,425 vs. $19,111)
Campbell University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 132 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming VMI students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than VMI (71.1%)
Campbell University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or VMI? 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 VMI and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Campbell University (69% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $6,600 more per year than Campbell University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $55,500)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VMI graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than VMI graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/