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Overview |
Capital University | VCU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 83% |
Admission |
Capital University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Capital University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or VCU?
- Capital University is 220.3% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at Capital University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($39,900.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Capital University ($21,294 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 0.2% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,279 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Virginia Commonwealth University (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 126.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($28,469 vs. $12,583)
Capital University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 36 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or VCU? 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 VCU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University earn on average $200 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($47,500 vs. $47,300)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/