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Overview |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Keene, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | swau.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $23,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $23,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $8,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $20,028 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $13,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 98% |
Admission |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,438 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 771 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 53.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 900/1180 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 21% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 41% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 793 students)
Capital University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Southwestern Adventist University?
- Capital University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than Southwestern Adventist University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Capital University than Southwestern Adventist University ($39,900.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southwestern Adventist University than Capital University ($20,028 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern Adventist University are 43.1% lower than costs at Capital University ($8,600 vs. $12,308)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Capital University as Southwestern Adventist University (98% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 103.9% larger than aid received Southwestern Adventist University ($28,469 vs. $13,959)
Capital University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Southwestern Adventist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Southwestern Adventist University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 229 points higher than at Southwestern Adventist University (904)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (20)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Southwestern Adventist University (3.3)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Southwestern Adventist University (53.6%)
Capital University vs. Southwestern Adventist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Southwestern Adventist 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 Southwestern Adventist University and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Southwestern Adventist University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Southwestern Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,600)
- Southwestern Adventist University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Southwestern Adventist University graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Southwestern Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/