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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State Marquette University BLC Ashland College OWU Carthage Muskingum MLC Carroll University| Capital University | Wisconsin Lutheran College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capital University | WLC | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Milwaukee, WI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 1,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #532 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | wlc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | WLC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $33,210 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $33,210 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $11,380 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $22,682 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $23,128 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | WLC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 1,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,383 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 93.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 22.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 1038/1243 | ||
| 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 | WLC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | WLC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | WLC | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Capital University | WLC | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | WLC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than WLC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 1,086 students)
Capital University vs. WLC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or WLC?
- Capital University is 20.1% more expensive to attend than WLC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.1% higher at Capital University than Wisconsin Lutheran College ($39,900.00 vs. $33,210.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Capital University ($22,682 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wisconsin Lutheran College are 8.2% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,380 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wisconsin Lutheran College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 23.1% larger than aid received Wisconsin Lutheran College ($28,469 vs. $23,128)
Capital University vs. WLC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or WLC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WLC or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 32 points higher than at WLC (1101)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WLC (24)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WLC (3.54)
- WLC has a higher acceptance rate (93.8%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. WLC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or WLC? 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 WLC and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at WLC is higher than Capital University (63% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,300 more per year than WLC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,000)
- Wisconsin Lutheran College students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- WLC graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More WLC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/