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WKU NKU Kentucky Otterbein University Morehead State University Louisville Cumberland College IWU ETSU Murray State University Xavier Ohio State| Eastern Kentucky University | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
| Location | Richmond, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,008 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #873 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eku.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,830 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,520 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,735 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,852 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,460 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,082 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 13,340 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.1% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/24 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1190 | 980/1190 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 38% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,695 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $279 |
Diversity |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Eastern | Capital University | ||
| 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
- Eastern Kentucky University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (15,008 students vs. 2,388 students)
Eastern vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern or Capital University?
- Capital University is 320.1% more expensive to attend than Eastern for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $9,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.3% higher at Capital University than Eastern Kentucky University ($41,298.00 vs. $20,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Kentucky University than Capital University ($10,852 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Kentucky University are 14.6% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,735 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Eastern Kentucky University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 175.5% larger than aid received Eastern Kentucky University ($31,567 vs. $11,460)
Eastern vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Eastern .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 105 points higher than at Eastern (1028)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Eastern (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Eastern (3.39)
- Eastern has a higher acceptance rate (78.1%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Eastern vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern 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 Eastern.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Eastern Kentucky University (61% vs. 38%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Eastern graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,900)
- Eastern Kentucky University students graduate with a $3,305 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($23,695 vs. $27,000)
- Eastern graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/