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Overview |
Capital University | VMI | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,512 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | vmi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | VMI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $9,782 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $39,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,674 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $18,129 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $19,111 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 69% |
Admission |
Capital University | VMI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,192 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 847 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 71.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1105/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | VMI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | VMI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | VMI | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 87% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 13% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Capital University | VMI | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | VMI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 VMI based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,512 students)
Capital University vs. VMI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or VMI?
- Capital University is 307.9% more expensive to attend than VMI for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $9,782.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Capital University than Virginia Military Institute ($39,900.00 vs. $39,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Military Institute than Capital University ($18,129 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Military Institute are 15.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,674 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Virginia Military Institute (98% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 49% larger than aid received Virginia Military Institute ($28,469 vs. $19,111)
Capital University vs. VMI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or VMI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VMI or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Virginia Military Institute (1139) is 6 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Incoming Capital University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at VMI (25)
- Accepted freshman VMI students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than VMI (71.1%)
Capital University vs. VMI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or VMI? 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 VMI and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at VMI is higher than Capital University (69% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Virginia Military Institute earn on average $14,800 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($62,100 vs. $47,300)
- Virginia Military Institute students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- VMI graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More VMI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/