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Overview |
EIU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Charleston, IL | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,857 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #672 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eiu.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
EIU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,709 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,136 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,812 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,380 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,773 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
EIU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,584 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 7,873 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | 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 |
EIU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EIU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 59% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,650 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $244 | $279 |
Diversity |
EIU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
EIU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 4% | ||
Campus |
EIU | 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
- Eastern Illinois University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (8,857 students vs. 2,617 students)
EIU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EIU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 311% more expensive to attend than EIU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $9,709.00)
- Out of state tuition is 228.8% higher at Capital University than Eastern Illinois University ($39,900.00 vs. $12,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Illinois University than Capital University ($13,380 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Illinois University are 13.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,812 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Illinois University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 141.8% larger than aid received Eastern Illinois University ($28,469 vs. $11,773)
EIU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EIU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or EIU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 123 points higher than at EIU (1010)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at EIU (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at EIU (3.39)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than EIU (68%)
EIU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EIU 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 EIU.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Eastern Illinois University (61% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,800 more per year than EIU graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $43,500)
- Eastern Illinois University students graduate with a $3,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,650 vs. $27,000)
- EIU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($244 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former EIU 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/