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Northern Illinois Illinois UIC Cumberland College DePaul EIU IWU Western Illinois University WMU Bradley Southern Illinois University IIT| Illinois State University | Campbellsville University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Location | Normal, IL | Campbellsville, KY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,683 | 11,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #493 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | illinoisstate.edu | campbellsville.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,840 | $25,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,681 | $25,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,602 | $9,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,551 | $20,987 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,619 | $19,794 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 93% |
Admission |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,596 | - | ||
| Admitted | 16,899 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1000/1210 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,000 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $19,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $200 |
Diversity |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 14% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Campbellsville University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Illinois State University is larger than than Campbellsville University based on total student enrollment (20,683 students vs. 11,775 students)
ISU vs. Campbellsville University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Campbellsville University?
- Campbellsville University is 116.2% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($25,600.00 vs. $11,840.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.1% higher at Campbellsville University than Illinois State University ($25,600.00 vs. $23,681.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Illinois State University than Campbellsville University ($20,551 vs. $20,987)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Campbellsville University are 16.6% lower than costs at Illinois State University ($9,090 vs. $10,602)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Illinois State University than Campbellsville University (97% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Campbellsville University students is 70.4% larger than aid received Illinois State University ($19,794 vs. $11,619)
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Campbellsville University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Campbellsville University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Illinois State University (1090) is 104 points higher than at Campbellsville University (986)
- Incoming ISU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Campbellsville University (21)
- Accepted freshman ISU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Campbellsville University (3.36)
ISU vs. Campbellsville University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Campbellsville 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 Campbellsville University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Campbellsville University (71% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Illinois State University earn on average $13,300 more per year than Campbellsville University graduates after ten years. ($49,000 vs. $35,700)
- Campbellsville University students graduate with a $2,600 lower median federal student loan debt than ISU graduates. ($19,400 vs. $22,000)
- Campbellsville University graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than ISU graduates. ($200 vs. $227)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Campbellsville University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/