Principia vs. Capella

The following statements compare Principia College and Capella University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Principia's tuition ($34,680) is more expensive than Capella ($14,400).
  • Principia's students to faculty ratio (6 to 1) is lower than Capella (41 to 1).
  • Capella (47,761 students) is larger than Principia (339 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Principia ($32,574) has higher amount of financial aid than Capella ($3,945).
  • Principia's graduation rate (74%) is higher than Capella (20%).
Principia College

Principia College

Private, 4 years • Elsah, IL #104 Liberal Arts Colleges, #25 in Illinois more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$34,680
Financial Aid
$32,574
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
339 (All undergraduate)
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
6 to 1 Students to Faculty
60 Faculties (full-time)
285 Staffs (full-time)
$82,946 Faculty Salary
$74,030 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Capella University

Capella University

Private, 4 years • Minneapolis, MN #402 National Universities, #26 in Minnesota more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$14,400
Financial Aid
$3,945
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
18,366 Undergraduate
29,395 Graduate
47,761 Online Students (All Students Enrolled Online)
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
27% Transfer-out Rate
42% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
41 to 1 Students to Faculty
168 Faculties (full-time)
1,094 Staffs (full-time)
$68,646 Faculty Salary
$74,151 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
Graduation
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