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Overview |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
| Location | South Bend, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,326 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #917 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iusb.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,274 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,634 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,190 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $8,785 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,821 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 98% |
Admission |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,348 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 2,040 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.9% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 37.8% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/22 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1190 | 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 |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 22% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,530 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 4% | ||
Campus |
IU South Bend | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | 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 South Bend is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (4,326 students vs. 2,617 students)
IU South Bend vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, IU South Bend or Capital University?
- Capital University is 448.5% more expensive to attend than IU South Bend for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $7,274.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Capital University than Indiana University South Bend ($39,900.00 vs. $20,634.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University South Bend than Capital University ($8,785 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University South Bend are 33.9% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,190 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Indiana University South Bend (98% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 264% larger than aid received Indiana University South Bend ($28,469 vs. $7,821)
IU South Bend vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, IU South Bend or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or IU South Bend .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 178 points higher than at IU South Bend (955)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at IU South Bend (21)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at IU South Bend (3.24)
- IU South Bend has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than Capital University (72.2%)
IU South Bend vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, IU South Bend 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 South Bend.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Indiana University South Bend (61% vs. 22%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $10,200 more per year than IU South Bend graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $37,100)
- Indiana University South Bend students graduate with a $2,470 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($24,530 vs. $27,000)
- IU South Bend graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former IU South Bend students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/