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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Otterbein University VCU Mason Randolph-Macon BC IWU SU| Capital University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 95% |
Admission |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Longwood University | ||
| 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
- Longwood University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Longwood University?
- Capital University is 355.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at Capital University than Longwood University ($39,900.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than Capital University ($21,772 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 16.3% lower than costs at Longwood University ($12,308 vs. $14,318)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Longwood University (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 175.5% larger than aid received Longwood University ($28,469 vs. $10,332)
Capital University vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 148 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Longwood University (3.59)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Longwood University? 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 Longwood University and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Longwood University (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/