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Overview |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 10,885 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #428 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | cofc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $12,518 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $35,338 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $12,986 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $21,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $9,499 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 22,020 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 16,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 75.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.94 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1130/1300 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $222 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 54% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | CofC | ||
| 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
- College of Charleston is larger than than Campbell University based on total student enrollment (10,885 students vs. 5,272 students)
Campbell University vs. CofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or CofC?
- Campbell University is 192.8% more expensive to attend than CofC for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $12,518.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Campbell University than College of Charleston ($36,650.00 vs. $35,338.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Charleston than Campbell University ($21,120 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Charleston are 6.7% lower than costs at Campbell University ($12,986 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Charleston than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 251.9% larger than aid received College of Charleston ($33,425 vs. $9,499)
Campbell University vs. CofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or CofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CofC or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at College of Charleston (1141) is 134 points higher than at Campbell University (1007)
- Incoming CofC students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Campbell University (22)
- Accepted freshman CofC students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Campbell University (3.52)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than CofC (75.7%)
Campbell University vs. CofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or CofC? 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 CofC and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at CofC is higher than Campbell University (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $9,300 more per year than CofC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,200)
- College of Charleston students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Campbell University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $23,500)
- CofC graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Campbell University graduates. ($222 vs. $242)
- More CofC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbell University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/