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Overview |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | University Park, IL | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,427 | 11,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | govst.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,512 | $25,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,024 | $25,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,000 | $9,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,833 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,987 | $19,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,865 | - | ||
| Admitted | 1,072 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 57.5% | |||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 48% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,250 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $178 | $200 |
Diversity |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 38% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
GSU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than GSU based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 4,427 students)
GSU vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSU or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 240.8% more expensive to attend than GSU for in-state tuition ($25,600.00 vs. $7,512.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.4% higher at Campbellsville University than Governors State University ($25,600.00 vs. $15,024.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Governors State University than Campbellsville University ($9,833 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 21% lower than costs at Governors State University ($9,090 vs. $11,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Governors State University than Campbellsville University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 65.1% larger than aid received Governors State University ($19,794 vs. $11,987)
Which college is harder to get into, GSU or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or GSU .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 75 points higher than at GSU (911)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (21) than students at GSU (19)
- Accepted freshman GSU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
GSU vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSU 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 GSU.
- Graduates from Governors State University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($42,600 vs. $35,700)
- Governors State University students graduate with a $2,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbellsville University graduates. ($17,250 vs. $19,400)
- GSU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Campbellsville University graduates. ($178 vs. $200)
- More GSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (48% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/