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Overview |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
| Location | Atlanta, GA | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,102 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #392 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | spelman.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,880 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,880 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,666 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $37,085 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,629 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 98% |
Admission |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,649 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 3,875 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 28.4% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1200 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 95% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 0% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 96% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 77% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Spelman | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Spelman College is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,102 students vs. 2,617 students)
Spelman vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Spelman or Capital University?
- Capital University is 54.2% more expensive to attend than Spelman for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.2% higher at Capital University than Spelman College ($39,900.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Spelman ($24,439 vs. $37,085)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 27.3% lower than costs at Spelman College ($12,308 vs. $15,666)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Spelman College (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 167.8% larger than aid received Spelman College ($28,469 vs. $10,629)
Spelman vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Spelman or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Spelman .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 118 points higher than at Spelman (1015)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Spelman (22)
- Accepted freshman Spelman students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Spelman (28.4%)
Spelman vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Spelman 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 Spelman.
- The graduation rate at Spelman is higher than Capital University (77% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Spelman College earn on average $4,000 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($51,300 vs. $47,300)
- Capital University and Spelman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Spelman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Spelman 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/