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Overview |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Bowling Green, KY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,451 | 16,759 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #968 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | wku.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $11,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,170 | $12,043 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,777 | $12,054 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,113 | $10,906 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 99% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 7,720 | ||
| Admitted | 998 | 7,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 97% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.5% | 37.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $37,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $250 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | WKU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Kentucky University is larger than than Campbellsville University based on total student enrollment (16,759 students vs. 12,451 students)
Campbellsville University vs. WKU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or WKU?
- Campbellsville University is 131.6% more expensive to attend than WKU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $11,436.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.9% higher at WKU than Campbellsville University ($27,000.00 vs. $26,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Kentucky University than Campbellsville University ($12,054 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 31.3% lower than costs at Western Kentucky University ($9,170 vs. $12,043)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Western Kentucky University than Campbellsville University (99% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 102.8% larger than aid received Western Kentucky University ($22,113 vs. $10,906)
Campbellsville University vs. WKU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or WKU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WKU or Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Western Kentucky University (1047) is 61 points higher than at Campbellsville University (986)
- Incoming WKU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman WKU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than WKU (97%)
Campbellsville University vs. WKU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University or WKU? 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 WKU and Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at WKU is higher than Campbellsville University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Western Kentucky University earn on average $1,400 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($37,100 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $4,850 lower median federal student loan debt than WKU graduates. ($19,400 vs. $24,250)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $50 less per month on federal student loans than WKU graduates. ($200 vs. $250)
- More WKU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (47% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/