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Otterbein University IWU Saint Xavier University Xavier Ohio State Ashland College OWU Muskingum Miami University of Toledo SUNY Stony Brook| Saint Josephs College | Capital University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SJC | Capital University | ||
| Location | Rensselaer, IN | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 972 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | saintjoe.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
SJC | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,650 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,650 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,480 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,836 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,898 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
SJC | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,506 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 1,157 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.8% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.6% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.27 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/24 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 930/1130 | 960/1186 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
SJC | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SJC | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 58% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,000 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
SJC | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
SJC | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | - | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 4% | ||
Campus |
SJC | 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 SJC based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 972 students)
SJC vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SJC or Capital University?
- Capital University is 34.6% more expensive to attend than SJC for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Capital University than Saint Josephs College ($39,900.00 vs. $29,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Josephs College than Capital University ($15,836 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Josephs College are 29.8% lower than costs at Capital University ($9,480 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Josephs College than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 30% larger than aid received Saint Josephs College ($28,469 vs. $21,898)
SJC vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SJC or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or SJC .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 148 points higher than at SJC (985)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at SJC (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at SJC (3.27)
- SJC has a higher acceptance rate (76.8%) than Capital University (72.2%)
SJC vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SJC 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 SJC.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Saint Josephs College (61% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $3,300 more per year than SJC graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $44,000)
- Capital University and SJC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Capital University and SJC 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 SJC students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/