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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State Ashland College OWU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo| Capitol College | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Capital University?
- Capital University is 54.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.5% higher at Capital University than Capitol College ($39,900.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Capitol College ($24,439 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 4.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,308 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 98.6% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,469 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 110 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Capital University? 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 Capital University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Capitol College (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,800 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $47,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/