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Overview |
CMU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Mount Pleasant, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 14,557 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #715 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cmich.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
CMU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,200 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,200 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,248 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,605 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,314 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 98% |
Admission |
CMU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,888 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 15,701 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1220 | 960/1186 | ||
| 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 |
CMU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CMU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
CMU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 3% |
Students |
CMU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 4% | ||
Campus |
CMU | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Central Michigan University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (14,557 students vs. 2,617 students)
CMU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CMU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 202.3% more expensive to attend than CMU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 202.3% higher at Capital University than Central Michigan University ($39,900.00 vs. $13,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Central Michigan University than Capital University ($15,605 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Central Michigan University are 9.4% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,248 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Central Michigan University (98% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 151.6% larger than aid received Central Michigan University ($28,469 vs. $11,314)
CMU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, CMU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or CMU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 84 points higher than at CMU (1049)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at CMU (23)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at CMU (3.47)
- CMU has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Capital University (72.2%)
CMU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CMU or Capital University? 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 Capital University and CMU.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Central Michigan University (61% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,800 more per year than CMU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,500)
- Capital University and CMU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and CMU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/