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Overview |
UWO | Capella University | ||
| Location | Oshkosh, WI | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,761 | 43,915 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | uwosh.edu | capella.edu | ||
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Costs |
UWO | Capella University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,806 | $14,436 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,719 | $14,436 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,940 | $6,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $12,942 | $16,975 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,088 | $5,054 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 64% |
Admission |
UWO | Capella University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,082 | - | ||
| Admitted | 7,872 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
UWO | Capella University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 36:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UWO | Capella University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,100 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,748 | $28,056 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $290 |
Diversity |
UWO | Capella University | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 87% | 45% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 16% |
Students |
UWO | Capella University | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 100% | ||
Campus |
UWO | Capella University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capella University is larger than than UWO based on total student enrollment (43,915 students vs. 13,761 students)
UWO vs. Capella University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UWO or Capella University?
- Capella University is 112.1% more expensive to attend than UWO for in-state tuition ($14,436.00 vs. $6,806.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2% higher at UWO than Capella University ($14,719.00 vs. $14,436.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh than Capella University ($12,942 vs. $16,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capella University are 30.1% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh ($6,870 vs. $8,940)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capella University than University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (64% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students is 20.5% larger than aid received Capella University ($6,088 vs. $5,054)
Which college is harder to get into, UWO or Capella University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capella University or UWO .
UWO vs. Capella University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UWO or Capella 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 Capella University and UWO.
- Graduates from Capella University earn on average $26,300 more per year than UWO graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $44,100)
- University of Wisconsin Oshkosh students graduate with a $4,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Capella University graduates. ($23,748 vs. $28,056)
- UWO graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Capella University graduates. ($245 vs. $290)
- More UWO graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capella University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/