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Overview |
Capital University | WVU | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Morgantown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 24,741 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #559 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | wvu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | WVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $9,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $26,568 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,618 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $12,202 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $11,685 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 94% |
Admission |
Capital University | WVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 18,206 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 16,091 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 28.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1000/1220 | ||
| 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 | WVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | WVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
Capital University | WVU | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 53% | ||
| 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% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Capital University | WVU | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 57% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | WVU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (24,741 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. WVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or WVU?
- Capital University is 326.3% more expensive to attend than WVU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $9,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.2% higher at Capital University than West Virginia University ($39,900.00 vs. $26,568.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University than Capital University ($12,202 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University are 5.9% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,618 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than West Virginia University (98% vs. 94%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 143.6% larger than aid received West Virginia University ($28,469 vs. $11,685)
Capital University vs. WVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or WVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVU or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 55 points higher than at WVU (1078)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WVU (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WVU (3.45)
- WVU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. WVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or WVU? 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 WVU and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than West Virginia University (61% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from West Virginia University earn on average $3,300 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($50,600 vs. $47,300)
- West Virginia University students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- WVU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/