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Overview |
Capital University | UC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 64% |
Admission |
Capital University | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Capital University | UC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Capital University | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | UC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or UC?
- Capital University is 247% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Capital University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($39,900.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than Capital University ($20,149 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 4.4% lower than costs at University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($12,308 vs. $12,852)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (98% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 226% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($28,469 vs. $8,733)
Capital University vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at University of Cincinnati Main Campus (1165) is 32 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Incoming UC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman UC students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or UC? 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 UC and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $1,700 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,600)
- University of Cincinnati Main Campus students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- UC graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/