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ECU ASU UNC Charlotte UNCW University of North Carolina at Asheville GWU ETSU Wingate University UNCG NC State UNC Chapel Hill University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Campbell University | Western Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Cullowhee, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 11,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #763 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | wcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $11,173 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $13,022 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $4,526 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 17,917 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 15,201 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1020/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $22,010 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $227 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | WCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Carolina University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (11,635 students vs. 5,272 students)
Campbell University vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or WCU?
- Campbell University is 3,565% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 633% higher at Campbell University than Western Carolina University ($36,650.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Carolina University than Campbell University ($13,022 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Carolina University are 24% lower than costs at Campbell University ($11,173 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Carolina University than Campbell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 638.5% larger than aid received Western Carolina University ($33,425 vs. $4,526)
Campbell University vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Western Carolina University (1032) is 25 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming Campbell University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at WCU (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at WCU (3.44)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than WCU (84.8%)
Campbell University vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or WCU? 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 WCU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Western Carolina University (55% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $16,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $39,100)
- Western Carolina University students graduate with a $1,490 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($22,010 vs. $23,500)
- WCU graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($227 vs. $242)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/