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Overview |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Mount Vernon, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,941 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #623 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | mvnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $33,918 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $33,918 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $9,612 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $23,391 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $23,202 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,070 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 913 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 85.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 32.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 963/1228 | ||
| 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 | MVNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $46,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,536 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | MVNU | ||
| 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 MVNU based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,941 students)
Capital University vs. MVNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or MVNU?
- Capital University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than MVNU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Capital University than Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($39,900.00 vs. $33,918.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Capital University ($23,391 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mount Vernon Nazarene University are 28% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,612 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount Vernon Nazarene University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 22.7% larger than aid received Mount Vernon Nazarene University ($28,469 vs. $23,202)
Capital University vs. MVNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or MVNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MVNU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 86 points higher than at MVNU (1047)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at MVNU (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at MVNU (3.55)
- MVNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.3%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. MVNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or MVNU? 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 MVNU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Mount Vernon Nazarene University (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $1,200 more per year than MVNU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $46,100)
- Mount Vernon Nazarene University students graduate with a $464 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,536 vs. $27,000)
- MVNU graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More MVNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/