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Overview |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
| Location | Hammond, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 9,194 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | purduecal.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,746 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,164 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,560 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $10,908 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,703 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 98% |
Admission |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,810 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,649 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.7% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 54% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.19 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 940/1140 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 28% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,500 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,908 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $216 | $279 |
Diversity |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
Purdue Calumet | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Calumet Campus is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (9,194 students vs. 2,617 students)
Purdue Calumet vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Purdue Calumet or Capital University?
- Capital University is 491.5% more expensive to attend than Purdue Calumet for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $6,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.8% higher at Capital University than Purdue University Calumet Campus ($39,900.00 vs. $16,164.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Calumet Campus than Capital University ($10,908 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Calumet Campus are 62.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($7,560 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Purdue University Calumet Campus (98% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 399.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Calumet Campus ($28,469 vs. $5,703)
Purdue Calumet vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Purdue Calumet or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Purdue Calumet .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 173 points higher than at Purdue Calumet (960)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Purdue Calumet (3.19)
- Capital University has a higher acceptance rate (72.2%) than Purdue Calumet (58.7%)
Purdue Calumet vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Purdue Calumet 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 Purdue Calumet.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Purdue University Calumet Campus (61% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $4,800 more per year than Purdue Calumet graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $42,500)
- Purdue University Calumet Campus students graduate with a $6,092 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($20,908 vs. $27,000)
- Purdue Calumet graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($216 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue Calumet students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/