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Overview |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,000 | 11,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #971 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cau.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,948 | $25,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,948 | $25,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,982 | $9,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,015 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,431 | $19,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 93% |
Admission |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,153 | - | ||
| Admitted | 9,088 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 12.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,400 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $31,000 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $320 | $200 |
Diversity |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 24% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 76% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 84% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 1% |
Students |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 27% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 72% | 14% | ||
Campus |
CAU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 CAU based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 4,000 students)
CAU vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CAU or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 16.6% more expensive to attend than CAU for in-state tuition ($25,600.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.6% higher at Campbellsville University than Clark Atlanta University ($25,600.00 vs. $21,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbellsville University than CAU ($20,987 vs. $30,015)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 20.8% lower than costs at Clark Atlanta University ($9,090 vs. $10,982)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbellsville University than Clark Atlanta University (93% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 109.9% larger than aid received Clark Atlanta University ($19,794 vs. $9,431)
Which college is harder to get into, CAU or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or CAU .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 136 points higher than at CAU (850)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at CAU (18)
- Accepted freshman Campbellsville University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at CAU (3.28)
CAU vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CAU or Campbellsville University? 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 Campbellsville University and CAU.
- The graduation rate at Campbellsville University is higher than Clark Atlanta University (42% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Clark Atlanta University earn on average $2,700 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($38,400 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $11,600 lower median federal student loan debt than CAU graduates. ($19,400 vs. $31,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $120 less per month on federal student loans than CAU graduates. ($200 vs. $320)
- More Campbellsville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CAU students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/