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Overview |
Capital University | W&J | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,388 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #541 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,298 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,298 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,446 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,480 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,567 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,365 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 3,194 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.2% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/25 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Capital University | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Capital University | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | W&J | ||
| 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 W&J based on total student enrollment (2,388 students vs. 1,162 students)
Capital University vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or W&J?
- Capital University is 49.6% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.6% higher at Capital University than Washington & Jefferson College ($41,298.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than W&J ($22,480 vs. $26,051)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 3.5% lower than costs at Washington & Jefferson College ($13,446 vs. $13,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Capital University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 23.5% larger than aid received Capital University ($38,971 vs. $31,567)
Capital University vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Capital University .
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Capital University vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or W&J? 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 W&J and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Capital University (74% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $47,300)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/