Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Old Dominion Longwood University JMU VSU Virginia Tech Otterbein University VCU Mason University of Lynchburg UVa-Wise IWU Liberty University| Capital University | Radford University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Capital University | RU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Radford, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 7,531 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #449 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | radford.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Capital University | RU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $8,401 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $20,853 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $11,973 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $18,282 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $8,968 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Capital University | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 11,072 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 10,036 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 90.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.31 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 950/1170 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Capital University | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Capital University | RU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Capital University | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | RU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | RU | ||
| 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
- Radford University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (7,531 students vs. 2,388 students)
Capital University vs. RU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or RU?
- Capital University is 391.6% more expensive to attend than RU for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $8,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 98% higher at Capital University than Radford University ($41,298.00 vs. $20,853.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Radford University than Capital University ($18,282 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Radford University are 12.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,973 vs. $13,446)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Capital University as Radford University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 252% larger than aid received Radford University ($31,567 vs. $8,968)
Capital University vs. RU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or RU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RU or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at RU (3.31)
- RU has a higher acceptance rate (90.6%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. RU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or RU? 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 RU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Radford University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Radford University earn on average $100 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($47,400 vs. $47,300)
- Radford University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- RU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More RU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/