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Overview |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cleveland, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 14,117 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #780 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | csuohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $12,503 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $17,863 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $14,760 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $16,307 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $10,148 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 10,274 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 9,810 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 95.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 880/1130 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Aug 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $44,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Cleveland State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cleveland State University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (14,117 students vs. 2,388 students)
Capital University vs. Cleveland State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Cleveland State?
- Capital University is 230.3% more expensive to attend than Cleveland State for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $12,503.00)
- Out of state tuition is 131.2% higher at Capital University than Cleveland State University ($41,298.00 vs. $17,863.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cleveland State University than Capital University ($16,307 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 9.8% lower than costs at Cleveland State University ($13,446 vs. $14,760)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Cleveland State University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 211.1% larger than aid received Cleveland State University ($31,567 vs. $10,148)
Capital University vs. Cleveland State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Cleveland State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cleveland State or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 105 points higher than at Cleveland State (1028)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Cleveland State (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Cleveland State (3.31)
- Cleveland State has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. Cleveland State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Cleveland State? 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 Cleveland State and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Cleveland State University (61% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,100 more per year than Cleveland State graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,200)
- Cleveland State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Cleveland State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cleveland State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/