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Overview |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Westerville, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 2,458 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #542 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | otterbein.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $33,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $33,824 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,988 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $22,661 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $24,060 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 3,762 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 3,148 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 83.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1035/1260 | ||
| 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 | Otterbein University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 10% |
Students |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Otterbein University | ||
| 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 Otterbein University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 2,458 students)
Capital University vs. Otterbein University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Otterbein University?
- Capital University is 18% more expensive to attend than Otterbein University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18% higher at Capital University than Otterbein University ($39,900.00 vs. $33,824.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Otterbein University than Capital University ($22,661 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Otterbein University are 2.7% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,988 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Otterbein University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 18.3% larger than aid received Otterbein University ($28,469 vs. $24,060)
Capital University vs. Otterbein University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Otterbein University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Otterbein University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 13 points higher than at Otterbein University (1120)
- Incoming Capital University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Otterbein University (25)
- Accepted freshman Otterbein University students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Otterbein University has a higher acceptance rate (83.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Otterbein University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Otterbein 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 Otterbein University and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Otterbein University is higher than Capital University (62% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Otterbein University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,800)
- Otterbein University and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Otterbein University and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Otterbein University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/