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Overview |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 1,151 students)
Campbell University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 35.4% more expensive to attend than Campbell University for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.4% higher at W&J than Campbell University ($49,612.00 vs. $36,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbell University than W&J ($24,280 vs. $25,636)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 2.4% lower than costs at Campbell University ($13,524 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 16.6% larger than aid received Campbell University ($38,963 vs. $33,425)
Campbell University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Campbell University .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than W&J (88.1%)
Campbell University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or W&J? 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 W&J and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Campbell University (74% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $1,400 more per year than Campbell University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $55,500)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/