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WKU GWU Wingate University ECU NKU Kentucky ASU Morehead State University NC State Liberty University UNCW UNC Chapel Hill| Eastern Kentucky University | Campbell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Buies Creek, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 14,324 | 5,272 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #854 | #497 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | campbell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,544 | $36,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,922 | $36,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,360 | $13,855 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,806 | $24,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,583 | $33,425 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,821 | 3,860 | ||
| Admitted | 10,174 | 3,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.9% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1185 | 1030/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $242 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Campbell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (14,324 students vs. 5,272 students)
Eastern vs. Campbell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Campbell University?
- Campbell University is 284% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $9,544.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Campbell University than Eastern Kentucky University ($36,650.00 vs. $19,922.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Campbell University ($10,806 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 33.7% lower than costs at Campbell University ($10,360 vs. $13,855)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Kentucky University as Campbell University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 215.8% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($33,425 vs. $10,583)
Eastern vs. Campbell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Campbell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbell University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Eastern Kentucky University (1028) is 21 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming Eastern students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Eastern (64.3%)
Eastern vs. Campbell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern or Campbell 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 Campbell University and Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (55% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $17,600 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $37,900)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $195 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern graduates. ($23,500 vs. $23,695)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern graduates. ($242 vs. $245)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/