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Overview |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
| Location | Indianapolis, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 25,979 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #482 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iupui.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,972 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,410 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,252 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,462 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,201 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 98% |
Admission |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 15,637 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 12,961 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.52 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1250 | 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 15, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 33% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,600 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,090 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $238 | $279 |
Diversity |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IUPUI | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (25,979 students vs. 2,617 students)
IUPUI vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IUPUI or Capital University?
- Capital University is 344.7% more expensive to attend than IUPUI for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $8,972.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Capital University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($39,900.00 vs. $31,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis than Capital University ($11,462 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis are 9.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,252 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (98% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 133.3% larger than aid received Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis ($28,469 vs. $12,201)
IUPUI vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IUPUI or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or IUPUI .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 119 points higher than at IUPUI (1014)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IUPUI (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IUPUI (3.52)
- IUPUI has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Capital University (72.2%)
IUPUI vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IUPUI 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 IUPUI.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (61% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis earn on average $1,300 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,600 vs. $47,300)
- Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis students graduate with a $3,910 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,090 vs. $27,000)
- IUPUI graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($238 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IUPUI students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/