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Overview |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,775 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,600 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,600 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,090 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,794 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 96% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | - | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than WPI based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 7,308 students)
Campbellsville University vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 118.8% more expensive to attend than Campbellsville University for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 118.8% higher at WPI than Campbellsville University ($56,000.00 vs. $25,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbellsville University than WPI ($20,987 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 82% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($9,090 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Campbellsville University (96% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 36.7% larger than aid received Campbellsville University ($27,059 vs. $19,794)
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Campbellsville University .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
Campbellsville University vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University or WPI? 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 WPI and Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Campbellsville University (76% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $47,000 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $7,600 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($19,400 vs. $27,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $79 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($200 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/