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Overview |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Buies Creek, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 5,272 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #497 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | campbell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $36,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $36,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $13,855 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $24,280 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $33,425 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 3,860 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 88.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Campbell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 5,272 students)
Howard vs. Campbell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Campbell University?
- Campbell University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Campbell University than Howard University ($36,650.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Campbell University than Howard ($24,280 vs. $28,279)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbell University are 14.6% lower than costs at Howard University ($13,855 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Campbell University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 66.6% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,425 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Campbell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Campbell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbell University or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 98 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming Howard students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Campbell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Campbell University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $51,800)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/