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Columbus, OH · New Concord, OH
| Capital University | Muskingum University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $22,576/yr | $19,532/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $19,062/yr | $14,684/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,889 | $25,369 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $18,574/yr | $14,479/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $20,331/yr | $16,336/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $23,348/yr | $21,372/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $27,299/yr | $23,493/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $285/mo | $269/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,984/yr | $13,088/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,900/yr | $12,168/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $2,516/yr | $1,100/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,680/yr | $1,468/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,130/yr | $44,658/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $43,234/yr | $32,665/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $43,234/yr | $32,665/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 34% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 63% | 81% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 70% | 82% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 910–1180 | 910–1105 |
| SAT average | 1068 | 1017 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 18–25 | 17–22 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–24 · Math 17–25 | English 15–22 · Math 16–23 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,365 | 2,623 |
| Students accepted | 3,194 | 2,142 |
| Students who enrolled | 413 | 373 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 15% | 10% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 58% | 71% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Not considered | Required |
| Essay | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 60% | 56% |
| Freshmen who come back | 76% | 73% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $54,143/yr | $48,440/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $38,452–$74,851 | $35,354–$65,242 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 63% | 59% |
| White students graduating | 63% | 60% |
| Black students graduating | 38% | 27% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 48% | 100% |
| Asian students graduating | 72% | 50% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,767/yr | $40,536/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 76% | 74% |
| Graduate on time | 55% | 47% |
| Pell students who graduate | 50% | 47% |
| First-gen students who finish | 51% | 41% |
| Low-income students who finish | 46% | 30% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,433/yr | $44,603/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Education 13% | Health Professions 24% · Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Education 13% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 14% of degrees | Health Professions — 24% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Education — 13% of degrees | Education — 13% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 9% of degrees | Psychology — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $81,663/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $70,347/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 9.5% | 16% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,585 | 1,376 |
| Students per professor | 9 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 654 | 228 |
| Average professor pay | $8,673/mo | $7,587/mo |
| Full-time professors | 46% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $61,200 | $48,426 |
| Setting | Suburb (large) | Rural (distant) |
| Location | Columbus, OH | New Concord, OH |
| Region | Great Lakes | Great Lakes |
| Founded | 1830 | 1837 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.3% | 0.7% |
| Men | 43% | 47% |
| Women | 57% | 53% |
| White students | 66% | 81% |
| Black students | 14% | 7.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 8.3% | 3.3% |
| Asian students | 2.3% | 0.6% |
| Two or more races | 5.9% | 4.9% |
| Other / not reported | 3% | 2% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 28% | 36% |
| Part-time students | 1.6% | 6.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 6.6% | 10% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,045/yr | $9,506/yr |
| Endowment | $140.7M | $96.0M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 977 | 1,014 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,976/yr | $6,410/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $6,470/yr | $6,140/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | Yes |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 25 |
| Student athletes | 431 | 596 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $3.7M | $4.1M |
| Athletics revenue | $3.7M | $4.1M |
| Recruiting spend | $55,950 | $75,969 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.