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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State IU South Bend IU East Ashland College OWU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo Indiana State| Indiana University Southeast | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
| Location | New Albany, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,672 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #809 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ius.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,012 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,264 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,262 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 98% |
Admission |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,923 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,639 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 85.2% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.31 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1000/1190 | 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 |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,261 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $209 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU Southeast | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU Southeast | 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 Southeast is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,672 students vs. 2,617 students)
IU Southeast vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU Southeast or Capital University?
- Capital University is 448.5% more expensive to attend than IU Southeast for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Capital University than Indiana University Southeast ($39,900.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Southeast than Capital University ($8,264 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Southeast are 11.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,012 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Indiana University Southeast (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 292% larger than aid received Indiana University Southeast ($28,469 vs. $7,262)
IU Southeast vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU Southeast or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or IU Southeast .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 178 points higher than at IU Southeast (955)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU Southeast (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU Southeast (3.31)
- IU Southeast has a higher acceptance rate (85.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
IU Southeast vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU Southeast 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 IU Southeast.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Indiana University Southeast (61% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $9,000 more per year than IU Southeast graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $38,300)
- Indiana University Southeast students graduate with a $6,739 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($20,261 vs. $27,000)
- IU Southeast graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($209 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU Southeast students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/