- Capital University is a private school while Wright State University-Main Campus is a public school.
- Both schools are located in Ohio.
- Capital University has more expensive tuition of $41,788 than Wright State University-Main Campus ($20,606).
- Capital University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.65% than Wright State University-Main Campus (96.77%).
- Capital University has higher SAT scores of 1,100 than Wright State University-Main Campus (1,050).
- Wright State University-Main Campus is larger with 9,678 students than Capital University (2,617 students).
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| #16 in Ohio | Rankings | #157 in National Universities #23 in Ohio |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Columbus, OH | Location | Dayton, OH |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $41,788 | Undergraduate | $11,188 Ohio residents $20,606 out-of-state |
| $13,270 | Graduate | $14,726 Ohio residents $24,714 out-of-state |
| $27,294 | Financial Aid | $8,515 |
| Admission | ||
| $25 undergraduate $25 graduate | Application Fee | $40 |
| 68.65% | Acceptance Rate | 96.77% |
| 20.60% | Yield | 40.46% |
| 1,100 SAT, 21 ACT | Test Scores | 1,050 SAT, 20 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,617 | Total Students | 9,678 |
| 1,938 | Undergraduate | 6,938 |
| 679 | Graduate | 2,740 |
| 80 | Online Enrollment | 1,224 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 61% | Graduation Rate | 43% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $48,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $46,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,508) $6,058 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,518) $5,332 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 14 to 1 |
| 153 Full-time 193 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 592 Full-time 306 Part-time |
| 392 Full-time 213 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,596 Full-time 349 Part-time |
| $77,275 for Faculties $60,892 Part-time | Average Salary | $87,829 for Faculties $60,967 Part-time |