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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State Ashland College OWU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo| Saint Catharine College | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
| Location | Saint Catharine, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 649 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sccky.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,732 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,732 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,636 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,513 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,299 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 462 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 359 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7%Open | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.9%Open | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 880/1140 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not applicable | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $33,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,975 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $206 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
St. Catharine | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
St. Catharine | 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
- Capital University is larger than than St. Catharine based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 649 students)
St. Catharine vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Catharine or Capital University?
- Capital University is 102.2% more expensive to attend than St. Catharine for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- Out of state tuition is 102.2% higher at Capital University than Saint Catharine College ($39,900.00 vs. $19,732.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than St. Catharine ($24,439 vs. $24,513)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Catharine College are 27.7% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,636 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Catharine College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 206.2% larger than aid received Saint Catharine College ($28,469 vs. $9,299)
St. Catharine vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Catharine or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or St. Catharine .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 185 points higher than at St. Catharine (948)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Catharine (20)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at St. Catharine (3.1)
- St. Catharine has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
St. Catharine vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Catharine 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 St. Catharine.
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $14,300 more per year than St. Catharine graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $33,000)
- Saint Catharine College students graduate with a $7,025 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($19,975 vs. $27,000)
- St. Catharine graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Catharine students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/