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Trine University Siena Heights University GVSU CMU Michigan State Albion College WMU Eastern Michigan University| Capitol College | Adrian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Adrian, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,821 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #846 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | adrian.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $38,321 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $38,321 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $24,870 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $31,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,299 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1160 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Adrian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Adrian College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,821 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Adrian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Adrian College?
- Adrian College is 48.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($38,321.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at Adrian College than Capitol College ($38,321.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Adrian College than Capitol College ($24,870 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 1.3% lower than costs at Adrian College ($12,816 vs. $12,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Adrian College than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Adrian College students is 120.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($31,555 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Adrian College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Adrian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Adrian College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 15 points higher than at Adrian College (1008)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Adrian College (22)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Adrian College (3.2)
- Adrian College has a higher acceptance rate (69.1%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Adrian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Adrian College? 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 Adrian College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Adrian College is higher than Capitol College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $30,200 more per year than Adrian College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,900)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Adrian College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Adrian College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Adrian College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/