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Overview |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Dayton, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 9,678 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | #873 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | wright.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $10,814 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $20,232 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $10,686 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $15,650 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $8,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 7,162 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 6,820 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 95.2%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.8%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 17/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | 913/1168 | ||
| 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 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $43,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Wright State | ||
| 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
- Wright State University Main Campus is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (9,678 students vs. 2,617 students)
Capital University vs. Wright State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Wright State?
- Capital University is 269% more expensive to attend than Wright State for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $10,814.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.2% higher at Capital University than Wright State University Main Campus ($39,900.00 vs. $20,232.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wright State University Main Campus than Capital University ($15,650 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wright State University Main Campus are 15.2% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,686 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Wright State University Main Campus (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 221.1% larger than aid received Wright State University Main Campus ($28,469 vs. $8,867)
Capital University vs. Wright State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Wright State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wright State or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 99 points higher than at Wright State (1034)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Wright State (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Wright State (3.41)
- Wright State has a higher acceptance rate (95.2%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Wright State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University or Wright State? 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 Wright State and Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Wright State University Main Campus (61% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Wright State graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,400)
- Wright State University Main Campus students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wright State graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wright State students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/