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Overview |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 985/1160 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 22% |
Students |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or University of Charleston?
- Capital University is 27.1% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.1% higher at Capital University than University of Charleston ($39,900.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Capital University ($21,308 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 20.7% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,200 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 27% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($28,469 vs. $22,422)
Capital University vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 139 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
Capital University vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than University of Charleston (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,100 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/