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Overview |
Capital University | AU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Danville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,363 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #661 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | averett.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | AU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $37,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $37,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $23,781 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $26,246 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | AU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 2,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,767 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 76% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/22 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 850/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Capital University | AU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | AU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $48,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | AU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 33% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Capital University | AU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | AU | ||
| 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 AU based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,363 students)
Capital University vs. AU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or AU?
- Capital University is 6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6% higher at Capital University than Averett University ($39,900.00 vs. $37,640.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Averett University than Capital University ($23,781 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Averett University are 8.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,360 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Averett University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 8.5% larger than aid received Averett University ($28,469 vs. $26,246)
Capital University vs. AU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or AU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 220 points higher than at AU (913)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at AU (20)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.56 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at AU (3.07)
- AU has a higher acceptance rate (76%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. AU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or AU? 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 AU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Averett University (61% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from Averett University earn on average $1,100 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,400 vs. $47,300)
- Averett University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/