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Miami Ohio State Kent State UC Wright State WVU BGSU University of Dayton JMU Penn State Harrisburg BSU Kentucky| Capitol College | Ohio University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Ohio University?
- Capitol College is 93.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.9% higher at Capitol College than Ohio University Main Campus ($25,830.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Capitol College ($20,207 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 3.9% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,336 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Capitol College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 52.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($14,332 vs. $9,416)
Capitol College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 85 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Ohio University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Ohio 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 Ohio University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Capitol College (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $25,600 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $5,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,736)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/