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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU GWU Wingate University ECU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University| Towson University | Campbell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Campbell University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Buies Creek, NC | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 5,115 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #497 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | campbell.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Campbell University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $37,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $37,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $15,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $24,517 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $34,413 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | Campbell University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 3,680 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,470 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 17.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 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 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Academics |
TU | Campbell University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Campbell University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $242 |
Diversity |
TU | Campbell University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 28% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | Campbell University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 22% | ||
Campus |
TU | Campbell University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 5,115 students)
TU vs. Campbell University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Campbell University?
- Campbell University is 411.4% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($37,750.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.7% higher at Campbell University than Towson University ($37,750.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Campbell University ($15,064 vs. $24,517)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbell University are 2.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($15,200 vs. $15,644)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Campbell University than Towson University (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 197.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($34,413 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Campbell University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Campbell University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbell University or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 74 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than TU (82.8%)
TU vs. Campbell University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Campbell University (64% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $2,000 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $5,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $23,500)
- TU graduates are paying $59 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($183 vs. $242)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/