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Overview |
Capital University | BC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | BC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Capital University | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | BC | ||
| 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 BC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,421 students)
Capital University vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or BC?
- Capital University is 2.8% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.8% higher at Capital University than Bridgewater College ($39,900.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Capital University ($19,332 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 12.4% lower than costs at Bridgewater College ($12,308 vs. $13,830)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bridgewater College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 19.9% larger than aid received Capital University ($34,142 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 99 points higher than at BC (1034)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at BC (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at BC (3.61)
- BC has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or BC? 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 BC and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Bridgewater College (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,200 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,100)
- Bridgewater College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bridgewater College and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/