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Overview |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Kent, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 25,854 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #839 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $12,304 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $21,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $12,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $19,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $9,539 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 20,369 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 17,929 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 990/1220 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | Kent State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Kent 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
- Kent State University at Kent is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (25,854 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Kent State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Kent State?
- Capital University is 224.3% more expensive to attend than Kent State for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $12,304.00)
- Out of state tuition is 86.4% higher at Capital University than Kent State University at Kent ($39,900.00 vs. $21,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Kent than Capital University ($19,046 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 3% lower than costs at Kent State University at Kent ($12,308 vs. $12,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Kent State University at Kent (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 198.4% larger than aid received Kent State University at Kent ($28,469 vs. $9,539)
Capital University vs. Kent State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Kent State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 66 points higher than at Kent State (1067)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Kent State (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Kent State (3.61)
- Kent State has a higher acceptance rate (88%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Kent State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Kent 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 Kent State and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Kent State University at Kent (61% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,000 more per year than Kent State graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Kent students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/