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Overview |
Capital University | SU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 13% |
Students |
Capital University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or SU?
- Capital University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Capital University than Shenandoah University ($39,900.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than SU ($24,439 vs. $26,143)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 9.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,230 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shenandoah University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 21.3% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,469 vs. $23,467)
Capital University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 128 points higher than at SU (1005)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- SU has a higher acceptance rate (80.4%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or SU? 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 SU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Shenandoah University (61% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Shenandoah University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,300 vs. $47,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/