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Overview |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
| Location | Louisville, KY | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,139 | 2,388 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #411 | #541 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | louisville.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,632 | $41,298 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,978 | $41,298 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $13,446 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,808 | $22,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,148 | $31,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 99% |
Admission |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,821 | 4,365 | ||
| Admitted | 11,937 | 3,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 73.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1250 | 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 | Feb 15, 2026 | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,200 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,656 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $203 | $279 |
Diversity |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 74% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Louisville | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Louisville is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (22,139 students vs. 2,388 students)
Louisville vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Louisville or Capital University?
- Capital University is 226.9% more expensive to attend than Louisville for in-state tuition ($41,298.00 vs. $12,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Capital University than University of Louisville ($41,298.00 vs. $28,978.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Louisville than Capital University ($18,808 vs. $22,480)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Louisville are 15% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,690 vs. $13,446)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than University of Louisville (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 140.1% larger than aid received University of Louisville ($31,567 vs. $13,148)
Louisville vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Louisville or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or Louisville .
- The average SAT score at University of Louisville (1159) is 26 points higher than at Capital University (1133)
- Incoming Louisville students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Capital University (25)
- Accepted freshman Louisville students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Capital University (3.63)
- Louisville has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Capital University (73.2%)
Louisville vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Louisville 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 Louisville.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than University of Louisville (61% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Capital University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Louisville graduates after ten years. ($47,300 vs. $45,200)
- University of Louisville students graduate with a $7,344 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($19,656 vs. $27,000)
- Louisville graduates are paying $76 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($203 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Louisville students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/