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Overview |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,074 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,332 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $16,505 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $13,470 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 5,071 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 4,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 6.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 19/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 980/1196 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| 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 Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,074 students)
Capital University vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Pitt-Bradford?
- Capital University is 192.1% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.3% higher at Capital University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($39,900.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Capital University ($16,505 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 19.1% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,332 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 111.4% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($28,469 vs. $13,470)
Capital University vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 155 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (61% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Bradford earn on average $10,700 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $47,300)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt-Bradford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/