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Overview |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | California, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 6,509 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #1033 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | calu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,416 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 0% |
Admission |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | |||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 940/1150 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 22, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $42,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | PennWest California | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest California is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (6,509 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. PennWest California Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or PennWest California?
- Capital University is 417.1% more expensive to attend than PennWest California for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 244.7% higher at Capital University than PennWest California ($39,900.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest California are 18.2% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,416 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than PennWest California (98% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest California ($28,469 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or PennWest California? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest California or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 211 points higher than at PennWest California (922)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at PennWest California (20)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at PennWest California (3.31)
Capital University vs. PennWest California Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or PennWest California? 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 PennWest California and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than PennWest California (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,800 more per year than PennWest California graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,500)
- PennWest California students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest California 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 PennWest California 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/