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Overview |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
| Location | Olivet, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Rural | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 919 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Church of Christ | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | olivetcollege.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,664 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,664 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,242 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,394 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $23,361 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,439 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,218 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/23 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 910/1120 | 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 |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 53% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 62% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 38% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
OC Comets | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 4% | ||
Campus |
OC Comets | 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
- Capital University is larger than than OC Comets based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 919 students)
OC Comets vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, OC Comets or Capital University?
- Capital University is 26% more expensive to attend than OC Comets for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26% higher at Capital University than Olivet College ($39,900.00 vs. $31,664.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Olivet College than Capital University ($21,394 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Olivet College are 9.5% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,242 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Olivet College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 21.9% larger than aid received Olivet College ($28,469 vs. $23,361)
OC Comets vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, OC Comets or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or OC Comets .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 202 points higher than at OC Comets (931)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at OC Comets (20)
- OC Comets has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
OC Comets vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, OC Comets 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 OC Comets.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Olivet College (61% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $8,000 more per year than OC Comets graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $39,300)
- Capital University and OC Comets graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and OC Comets 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 OC Comets students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/