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Overview |
Capital University | PC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #333 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 21/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1020/1270 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Capital University | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Capital University | PC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,199 students)
Capital University vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or PC?
- Capital University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than PC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Capital University than Presbyterian College ($39,900.00 vs. $38,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Capital University ($21,571 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 8.9% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,300 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Capital University ($34,379 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 51 points higher than at PC (1082)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at PC (3.6)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than PC (59.4%)
Capital University vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or PC? 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 PC and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Capital University (68% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Presbyterian College earn on average $400 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($47,700 vs. $47,300)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/