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Overview |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Wilmington, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,046 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #972 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Friends | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | wilmington.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $28,415 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $28,415 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $24,528 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $16,326 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,963 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,730 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 16/21 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 850/1010 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 4% |
Students |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Wilmington College | ||
| 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 Wilmington College based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,046 students)
Capital University vs. Wilmington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Wilmington College?
- Capital University is 40.4% more expensive to attend than Wilmington College for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.4% higher at Capital University than Wilmington College ($39,900.00 vs. $28,415.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Wilmington College ($24,439 vs. $24,528)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilmington College are 14% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,800 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilmington College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 74.4% larger than aid received Wilmington College ($28,469 vs. $16,326)
Capital University vs. Wilmington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Wilmington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilmington College or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 167 points higher than at Wilmington College (966)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wilmington College (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wilmington College (3.47)
- Wilmington College has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Wilmington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Wilmington College? 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 Wilmington College and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Wilmington College (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $7,300 more per year than Wilmington College graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $40,000)
- Wilmington College and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wilmington College and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Wilmington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/