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Overview |
Capital University | OWU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Delaware, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #356 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | owu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | OWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $49,262 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $49,262 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $13,745 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $27,311 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $36,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | OWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 5,324 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 2,778 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 52.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1123/1358 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | OWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | OWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | OWU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | OWU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | OWU | ||
| 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 OWU based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,410 students)
Capital University vs. OWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or OWU?
- Ohio Wesleyan University is 23.5% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($49,262.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.5% higher at OWU than Capital University ($49,262.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than OWU ($24,439 vs. $27,311)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 11.7% lower than costs at Ohio Wesleyan University ($12,308 vs. $13,745)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio Wesleyan University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ohio Wesleyan University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Capital University ($36,757 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. OWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or OWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between OWU or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at OWU (3.54)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than OWU (52.2%)
Capital University vs. OWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or OWU? 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 OWU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is the same as at Ohio Wesleyan University (61% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Ohio Wesleyan University earn on average $2,300 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($49,600 vs. $47,300)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Wesleyan University and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More OWU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/