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Overview |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,332 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #561 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | stritch.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $34,744 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $8,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $20,002 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $28,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 728 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 674 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 92.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.18 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1010/1220 | ||
| 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 | Stritch | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Stritch | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Stritch based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,332 students)
Capital University vs. Stritch Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Stritch?
- Capital University is 14.8% more expensive to attend than Stritch for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.8% higher at Capital University than Cardinal Stritch University ($39,900.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cardinal Stritch University than Capital University ($20,002 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cardinal Stritch University are 38.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($8,900 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cardinal Stritch University than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cardinal Stritch University students is 0.7% larger than aid received Capital University ($28,670 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. Stritch Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Stritch? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stritch or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 105 points higher than at Stritch (1028)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Stritch (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Stritch (3.18)
- Stritch has a higher acceptance rate (92.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Stritch Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Stritch? 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 Stritch and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Cardinal Stritch University (61% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Cardinal Stritch University earn on average $5,200 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($52,500 vs. $47,300)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Cardinal Stritch University and Capital 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 Stritch 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/