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Overview |
Capital University | CSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Charleston, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 3,418 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #918 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | csuniv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | CSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $29,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $29,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $17,536 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $26,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Capital University | CSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 4,967 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 4,309 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 86.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 940/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | CSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | CSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $39,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | CSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Capital University | CSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | CSU | ||
| 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
- Charleston Southern University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,418 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. CSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or CSU?
- Capital University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than CSU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Capital University than Charleston Southern University ($39,900.00 vs. $29,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Charleston Southern University than Capital University ($17,536 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Charleston Southern University are 9.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,250 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charleston Southern University than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Charleston Southern University ($28,469 vs. $26,417)
Capital University vs. CSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or CSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 103 points higher than at CSU (1030)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at CSU (3.24)
- CSU has a higher acceptance rate (86.8%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. CSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or CSU? 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 CSU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Charleston Southern University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,500 more per year than CSU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $39,800)
- Charleston Southern University and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Charleston Southern University and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/