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Overview |
WMU | Capital University | ||
| Location | Kalamazoo, MI | Columbus, OH | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,000 | 2,617 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #634 | #543 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wmich.edu | capital.edu | ||
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Costs |
WMU | Capital University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,523 | $39,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,154 | $39,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,102 | $12,308 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,030 | $24,439 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,813 | $28,469 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 98% |
Admission |
WMU | Capital University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,501 | 4,370 | ||
| Admitted | 17,334 | 3,153 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.6% | 72.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/27 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 990/1220 | 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 |
WMU | Capital University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
WMU | Capital University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $47,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,633 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $275 | $279 |
Diversity |
WMU | Capital University | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
WMU | Capital University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 94% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 19% | 4% | ||
Campus |
WMU | Capital University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Western Michigan University is larger than than Capital University based on total student enrollment (17,000 students vs. 2,617 students)
WMU vs. Capital University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, WMU or Capital University?
- Capital University is 174.7% more expensive to attend than WMU for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $14,523.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.8% higher at Capital University than Western Michigan University ($39,900.00 vs. $18,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Western Michigan University than Capital University ($20,030 vs. $24,439)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Western Michigan University are 10.9% lower than costs at Capital University ($11,102 vs. $12,308)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capital University than Western Michigan University (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 317.9% larger than aid received Western Michigan University ($28,469 vs. $6,813)
WMU vs. Capital University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, WMU or Capital University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capital University or WMU .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 103 points higher than at WMU (1030)
- Incoming Capital University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at WMU (22)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at WMU (3.5)
- WMU has a higher acceptance rate (84.6%) than Capital University (72.2%)
WMU vs. Capital University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, WMU 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 WMU.
- The graduation rate at Capital University is higher than Western Michigan University (61% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Western Michigan University earn on average $1,600 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($48,900 vs. $47,300)
- Western Michigan University students graduate with a $367 lower median federal student loan debt than Capital University graduates. ($26,633 vs. $27,000)
- WMU graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than Capital University graduates. ($275 vs. $279)
- More Capital University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WMU students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/