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Overview |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,444 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #936 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | notredamecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $31,250 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $31,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,568 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $20,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $24,299 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 3,116 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 2,447 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 78.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 890/1100 | ||
| 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 | Notre Dame College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $41,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 48% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Notre Dame College | ||
| 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 Notre Dame College based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,444 students)
Capital University vs. Notre Dame College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Notre Dame College?
- Capital University is 27.7% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Capital University than Notre Dame College ($39,900.00 vs. $31,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame College than Capital University ($20,151 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame College are 6.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,568 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame College than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 17.2% larger than aid received Notre Dame College ($28,469 vs. $24,299)
Capital University vs. Notre Dame College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Notre Dame College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Notre Dame College or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 234 points higher than at Notre Dame College (899)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Notre Dame College (19)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Notre Dame College (3.09)
- Notre Dame College has a higher acceptance rate (78.5%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Notre Dame College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame College and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Notre Dame College (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $5,400 more per year than Notre Dame College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $41,900)
- Notre Dame College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Notre Dame College 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 Notre Dame College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 48%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/