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Overview |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 12,451 | 4,776 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,490 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,490 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,170 | $11,484 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,777 | $12,948 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,113 | $9,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 79% | 88% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,015 | 9,273 | ||
| Admitted | 998 | 6,357 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.3% | 68.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 68.5% | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1050 | |||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $265 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 27% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 73% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | WSSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than WSSU based on total student enrollment (12,451 students vs. 4,776 students)
Campbellsville University vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or WSSU?
- Campbellsville University is 678.9% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($26,490.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 88.4% higher at Campbellsville University than Winston Salem State University ($26,490.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Campbellsville University ($12,948 vs. $18,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 25.2% lower than costs at Winston Salem State University ($9,170 vs. $11,484)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Winston Salem State University than Campbellsville University (88% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 139% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($22,113 vs. $9,254)
Campbellsville University vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 116 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- Campbellsville University has a higher acceptance rate (98.3%) than WSSU (68.6%)
Campbellsville University vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Winston Salem State University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates of Campbellsville University and WSSU have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($35,700 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $6,263 lower median federal student loan debt than WSSU graduates. ($19,400 vs. $25,663)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than WSSU graduates. ($200 vs. $265)
- More Campbellsville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/