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Otterbein University PLU IWU Xavier Ohio State Evergreen Ashland College OWU UW-Seattle UWT Muskingum Linfield| Capital University | Saint Martin's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lacey, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,609 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #683 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | stmartin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $41,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $41,660 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $13,840 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $21,811 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $32,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 2,095 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,991 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 95% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 925/1180 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $48,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Saint Martin's University | ||
| 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 Saint Martin's University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,609 students)
Capital University vs. Saint Martin's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Saint Martin's University?
- Saint Martin's University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Capital University for in-state tuition ($41,660.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Saint Martin's University than Capital University ($41,660.00 vs. $39,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Martin's University than Capital University ($21,811 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 12.4% lower than costs at Saint Martin's University ($12,308 vs. $13,840)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Martin's University than Capital University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Martin's University students is 14.9% larger than aid received Capital University ($32,697 vs. $28,469)
Capital University vs. Saint Martin's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Saint Martin's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Martin's University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 86 points higher than at Saint Martin's University (1047)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Saint Martin's University (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Saint Martin's University (3.46)
- Saint Martin's University has a higher acceptance rate (95%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Saint Martin's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Saint Martin's 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 Saint Martin's University and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Saint Martin's University (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Martin's University earn on average $1,200 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,500 vs. $47,300)
- Saint Martin's University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Martin's University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Saint Martin's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/