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Overview |
Capital University | Ship | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 5,184 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #708 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $12,952 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $23,344 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $5,951 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 85% |
Admission |
Capital University | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 6,545 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 5,599 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 85.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 990/1210 | ||
| 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 | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (5,184 students vs. 2,388 students)
Capital University vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Ship?
- Capital University is 331.5% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 256.8% higher at Capital University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($41,298.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Ship ($22,480 vs. $23,344)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 3.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($12,952 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 430.4% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($31,567 vs. $5,951)
Capital University vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 154 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (85.5%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Ship? 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 Ship and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (61% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Ship graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/