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Overview |
Capital University | EMU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Capital University | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1040/1590 | ||
| 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 | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Capital University | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | EMU | ||
| 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
- Capital University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,334 students)
Capital University vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or EMU?
- Eastern Mennonite University is 1.7% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($40,590.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.7% higher at EMU than Capital University ($40,590.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Capital University ($23,783 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 0.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,240 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Eastern Mennonite University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern Mennonite University students is 7% larger than aid received Capital University ($30,460 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 124 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or EMU? 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 EMU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at EMU is higher than Capital University (66% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,400 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $3,550 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,450 vs. $27,000)
- EMU graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More EMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/