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Overview |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
| Location | Anderson, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,290 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #495 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of God | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anderson.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,070 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,070 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,420 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,459 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,629 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,416 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,803 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.8% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 3% |
Students |
Anderson University | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Anderson University | 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
- Capital University is larger than than Anderson University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,290 students)
Anderson University vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Anderson University or Capital University?
- Capital University is 20.7% more expensive to attend than Anderson University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.7% higher at Capital University than Anderson University ($39,900.00 vs. $33,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Anderson University than Capital University ($21,459 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Anderson University are 7.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,420 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Anderson University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Anderson University ($28,469 vs. $26,629)
Anderson University vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Anderson University or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Anderson University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 83 points higher than at Anderson University (1050)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Anderson University (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Anderson University (3.4)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Anderson University (51.8%)
Anderson University vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Anderson University 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 Anderson University.
- The graduation rate at Anderson University is higher than Capital University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $6,900 more per year than Anderson University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,400)
- Capital University and Anderson University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and Anderson University 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 Anderson University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/