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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State Ashland College OWU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo Marietta College| Capital University | Lake Erie College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | LEC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Painesville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 906 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | lec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | LEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $33,588 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $33,588 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,842 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $22,678 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $25,417 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | LEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,085 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 54.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 38.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1000/1170 | ||
| 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 | LEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | LEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $36,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | LEC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | LEC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | LEC | ||
| 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 LEC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 906 students)
Capital University vs. LEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or LEC?
- Capital University is 18.8% more expensive to attend than LEC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.8% higher at Capital University than Lake Erie College ($39,900.00 vs. $33,588.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lake Erie College than Capital University ($22,678 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lake Erie College are 13.5% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,842 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lake Erie College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 12% larger than aid received Lake Erie College ($28,469 vs. $25,417)
Capital University vs. LEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or LEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LEC or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 144 points higher than at LEC (989)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at LEC (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at LEC (3.19)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than LEC (54.1%)
Capital University vs. LEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or LEC? 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 LEC and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Lake Erie College (61% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $10,700 more per year than LEC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $36,600)
- Lake Erie College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lake Erie College 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 LEC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/