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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State Ashland College OWU AU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo| Capital University | Southern Wesleyan University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | SWU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Central, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 1,188 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #1043 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | edu. | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | SWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $26,520 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $26,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $10,654 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $20,336 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $18,771 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | SWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 472 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 472 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 33.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 980/1200 | ||
| 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 | SWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | SWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | SWU | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | SWU | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | SWU | ||
| 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 SWU based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,188 students)
Capital University vs. SWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or SWU?
- Capital University is 55.7% more expensive to attend than SWU for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.7% higher at Capital University than Southern Wesleyan University ($41,298.00 vs. $26,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Wesleyan University than Capital University ($20,336 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Wesleyan University are 26.2% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,654 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Wesleyan University than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 68.2% larger than aid received Southern Wesleyan University ($31,567 vs. $18,771)
Capital University vs. SWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or SWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SWU or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman SWU students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- SWU has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. SWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or SWU? 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 SWU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Southern Wesleyan University (61% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,500 more per year than SWU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,800)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southern Wesleyan University and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SWU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/