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Otterbein University IWU Xavier Ohio State IU Southeast AUM Ashland College OWU Eastern Indiana State PennWest Clarion Muskingum| Indiana University East | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
IU East | Capital University | ||
| Location | Richmond, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,985 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #876 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iue.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU East | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,492 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $21,356 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,244 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,484 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,602 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
IU East | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,749 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 1,246 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.2% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/25 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1010/1220 | 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 18, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
IU East | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU East | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 19% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $32,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU East | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
IU East | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 7% | ||
Campus |
IU East | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University East is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (2,985 students vs. 2,388 students)
IU East vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU East or Capital University?
- Capital University is 451.2% more expensive to attend than IU East for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $7,492.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Capital University than Indiana University East ($41,298.00 vs. $21,356.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University East than Capital University ($9,484 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University East are 31.3% lower than costs at Capital University ($10,244 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Indiana University East (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 315.2% larger than aid received Indiana University East ($31,567 vs. $7,602)
IU East vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU East or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or IU East .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 172 points higher than at IU East (961)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU East (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU East (3.41)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (73.2%) than IU East (71.2%)
IU East vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU East 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 IU East.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Indiana University East (61% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $14,400 more per year than IU East graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $32,900)
- Indiana University East students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- IU East graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU East students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/