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Overview |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Johnson City, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 13,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #652 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | etsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $7,722 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $11,532 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $9,613 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $14,350 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $8,739 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 9,609 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 8,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | ETSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | ETSU | ||
| 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
- East Tennessee State University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (13,483 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. ETSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or ETSU?
- Capital University is 416.7% more expensive to attend than ETSU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,722.00)
- Out of state tuition is 246% higher at Capital University than East Tennessee State University ($39,900.00 vs. $11,532.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Tennessee State University than Capital University ($14,350 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Tennessee State University are 28% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,613 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Tennessee State University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 225.8% larger than aid received East Tennessee State University ($28,469 vs. $8,739)
Capital University vs. ETSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or ETSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ETSU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 65 points higher than at ETSU (1068)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at ETSU (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at ETSU (3.33)
- ETSU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. ETSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or ETSU? 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 ETSU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than East Tennessee State University (61% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,300 more per year than ETSU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,000)
- East Tennessee State University students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- ETSU graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ETSU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/