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GWU Wingate University ECU ASU Old Dominion NC State Liberty University UNCW UNC Chapel Hill Meredith UNCG Queens| Campbell University | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
| Location | Buies Creek, NC | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,272 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #497 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbell.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,650 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,650 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,855 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,280 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,425 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,860 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,419 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.2% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1230 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 23% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Campbell University | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (5,272 students vs. 1,538 students)
Campbell University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbell University or VWC?
- Campbell University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($36,650.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Campbell University than Virginia Wesleyan College ($36,650.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Campbell University ($23,046 vs. $24,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 25.2% lower than costs at Campbell University ($11,070 vs. $13,855)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Campbell University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbell University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($33,425 vs. $27,568)
Campbell University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Campbell University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Campbell University .
- The average SAT score at Campbell University (1007) is 25 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Campbell University students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Campbell University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at VWC (3.39)
- Campbell University has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than VWC (81.4%)
Campbell University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbell University or VWC? 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 VWC and Campbell University.
- The graduation rate at Campbell University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (55% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Campbell University earn on average $13,800 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $41,700)
- Campbell University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Campbell University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Campbell University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (59% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/