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Overview |
Capital University | HSU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 1,655 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #748 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | hsutx.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | HSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $30,694 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $30,694 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $10,634 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $21,321 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $23,743 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | HSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 2,452 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 2,367 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 96.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 968/1190 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Capital University | HSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | HSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $46,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,989 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capital University | HSU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | HSU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | HSU | ||
| 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 HSU based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,655 students)
Capital University vs. HSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or HSU?
- Capital University is 34.5% more expensive to attend than HSU for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.5% higher at Capital University than Hardin Simmons University ($41,298.00 vs. $30,694.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hardin Simmons University than Capital University ($21,321 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hardin Simmons University are 26.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,634 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hardin Simmons University than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 33% larger than aid received Hardin Simmons University ($31,567 vs. $23,743)
Capital University vs. HSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or HSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HSU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 103 points higher than at HSU (1030)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at HSU (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at HSU (3.43)
- HSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.5%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. HSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or HSU? 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 HSU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Hardin Simmons University (61% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $700 more per year than HSU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,600)
- Hardin Simmons University students graduate with a $1,011 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,989 vs. $27,000)
- HSU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More HSU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/