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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State AAC Ashland College OWU Cleveland Institute of Art Muskingum Miami University of Toledo Cleveland Institute of Music| Capital University | Columbus College of Art and Design | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 972 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | ccad.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $37,650 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $37,650 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $29,238 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $23,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 776 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 706 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 32.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | CCAD | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than CCAD based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 972 students)
Capital University vs. CCAD Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or CCAD?
- Capital University is 6% more expensive to attend than CCAD for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Capital University than Columbus College of Art and Design ($39,900.00 vs. $37,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than CCAD ($24,439 vs. $29,238)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Columbus College of Art and Design are 11.9% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,000 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Columbus College of Art and Design than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 22.5% larger than aid received Columbus College of Art and Design ($28,469 vs. $23,246)
Capital University vs. CCAD Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or CCAD? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CCAD or Capital University .
- CCAD has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. CCAD Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or CCAD? 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 CCAD and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at CCAD is higher than Capital University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $9,200 more per year than CCAD graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $38,100)
- Columbus College of Art and Design and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbus College of Art and Design 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 CCAD students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/