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Minneapolis, MN · Minneapolis, MN
| Walden University | Capella University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $33,817/yr | $17,956/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $32,652/yr | $17,485/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $20,834 | $14,968 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $34,983/yr | $17,324/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | No data reported | $17,490/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | No data reported | $21,292/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | No data reported | $22,820/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $221/mo | $159/mo |
| Room & board (off campus) | $17,820/yr | $7,350/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $425/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $35,358/yr | $22,820/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $12,762/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $12,762/yr | $14,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 55% | 39% |
| Students taking federal loans | 69% | 47% |
| Getting in | ||
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | No data reported | 20% |
| Freshmen who come back | No data reported | 42% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $42,810/yr | $42,189/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $22,490–$68,123 | $20,330–$69,019 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 32% | 32% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 22% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 33% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 0% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $50,657/yr | $48,500/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 75% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | No data reported | 20% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 17% |
| First-gen students who finish | 33% | 21% |
| Low-income students who finish | 20% | 13% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $47,015/yr | $43,273/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Health Professions 31% · Education 21% · Public Administration & Social Service 21% | Health Professions 80% · Psychology 9% · Business, Management & Marketing 9% |
| Most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Health Professions — 80% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 21% of degrees | Psychology — 9% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Public Administration & Social Service — 21% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 2% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Psychology — 9% of degrees | Public Administration & Social Service — <1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $125,626/yr | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $152,737/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0.7% | 1.6% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 9,136 | 18,364 |
| Students per professor | 31 : 1 | 41 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 40,297 | 29,395 |
| Average professor pay | $7,406/mo | $7,627/mo |
| Full-time professors | 11% | 12% |
| Fully online | Yes — fully online | Yes — fully online |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $29,738 | $31,525 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | Minneapolis, MN | Minneapolis, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1970 | 1993 |
| Public or private | For-profit | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Doctoral/Professional Universities |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Men | 14% | 15% |
| Women | 86% | 85% |
| White students | 39% | 44% |
| Black students | 42% | 28% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.6% | 15% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 3.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.7% | 3.9% |
| Other / not reported | 4.5% | 5% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 51% | 50% |
| Part-time students | 74% | 68% |
| Students age 25+ | 90% | 92% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $3,101/yr | $1,815/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | No — no campus housing |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Quarter | Quarter |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | No |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | No | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | No | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
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 and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.