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Overview |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Boiling Springs, NC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 3,144 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #639 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | gardner-webb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $10,770 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $22,339 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $24,130 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 5,728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 4,293 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 74.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 9.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1020/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $40,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $24,969 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $258 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | GWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbell University is larger than than GWU based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 3,144 students)
Campbell University vs. GWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or GWU?
- Campbell University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than GWU for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Campbell University than Gardner Webb University ($36,650.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gardner Webb University than Campbell University ($22,339 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Gardner Webb University are 28.6% lower than costs at Campbell University ($10,770 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Gardner Webb University than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 38.5% larger than aid received Gardner Webb University ($33,425 vs. $24,130)
Campbell University vs. GWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or GWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between GWU or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Campbell University (1007) is 30 points higher than at GWU (977)
- Incoming Campbell University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at GWU (21)
- Accepted freshman GWU students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than GWU (74.9%)
Campbell University vs. GWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or GWU? 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 GWU and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is the same as at Gardner Webb University (55% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $15,000 more per year than GWU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $40,500)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $1,469 lower median federal student loan debt than GWU graduates. ($23,500 vs. $24,969)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than GWU graduates. ($242 vs. $258)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GWU students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/