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Overview |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
| Location | Campbellsville, KY | Columbia, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,775 | 1,514 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #913 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | campbellsville.edu | columbiasc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,600 | $21,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,600 | $21,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,090 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,987 | $18,779 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,794 | $16,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 97% |
Admission |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 2,176 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,135 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 98.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1140 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,700 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 43% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,400 | $25,264 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $261 |
Diversity |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 85% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 14% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Campbellsville University | Columbia College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Campbellsville University is larger than than Columbia College based on total student enrollment (11,775 students vs. 1,514 students)
Campbellsville University vs. Columbia College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Campbellsville University or Columbia College?
- Campbellsville University is 20.5% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($25,600.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.5% higher at Campbellsville University than Columbia College ($25,600.00 vs. $21,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Columbia College than Campbellsville University ($18,779 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbia College are 8.2% lower than costs at Campbellsville University ($8,400 vs. $9,090)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbia College than Campbellsville University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 23% larger than aid received Columbia College ($19,794 vs. $16,089)
Which college is harder to get into, Campbellsville University or Columbia College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Columbia College or Campbellsville University .
- The average SAT score at Campbellsville University (986) is 15 points higher than at Columbia College (971)
- Incoming Campbellsville University students have at the same average ACT score (21) as students at Columbia College (21)
- Accepted freshman Columbia College students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
Campbellsville University vs. Columbia College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Campbellsville University or Columbia College? 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 Columbia College and Campbellsville University.
- The graduation rate at Columbia College is higher than Campbellsville University (50% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Campbellsville University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($35,700 vs. $34,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $5,864 lower median federal student loan debt than Columbia College graduates. ($19,400 vs. $25,264)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Columbia College graduates. ($200 vs. $261)
- More Campbellsville University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (44% vs. 43%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/