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Overview |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 60,540 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #134 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | osu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $11,525 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $35,762 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $14,006 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $19,582 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $10,993 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 74% |
Admission |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 65,189 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 34,370 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Ohio State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio State University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (60,540 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Ohio State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Ohio State?
- Capital University is 246.2% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $11,525.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.6% higher at Capital University than Ohio State University ($39,900.00 vs. $35,762.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Capital University ($19,582 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 13.8% lower than costs at Ohio State University ($12,308 vs. $14,006)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Ohio State University (98% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 159% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($28,469 vs. $10,993)
Capital University vs. Ohio State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Ohio State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio State or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Ohio State University (1295) is 162 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Incoming Ohio State students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Ohio State (52.7%)
Capital University vs. Ohio State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Ohio 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 Ohio State and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Ohio State is higher than Capital University (80% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio State University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,300)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/