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UNCW ECU WCU University of North Carolina at Asheville NC State UNC Charlotte UNC Chapel Hill JMU Tennessee Elon UofSC Clemson| Capitol College | Appalachian State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Boone, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 20,436 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #594 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | appstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $4,242 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $20,246 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,582 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $13,084 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $7,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 47% |
Admission |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 22,255 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 18,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 83.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.96 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1270 | |||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | ASU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Appalachian State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (20,436 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. ASU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or ASU?
- Capitol College is 508.9% more expensive to attend than ASU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $4,242.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Capitol College than Appalachian State University ($25,830.00 vs. $20,246.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Appalachian State University than Capitol College ($13,084 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Appalachian State University are 10.7% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,582 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Appalachian State University (90% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 92.6% larger than aid received Appalachian State University ($14,332 vs. $7,443)
Capitol College vs. ASU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or ASU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Appalachian State University (1157) is 134 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming ASU students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman ASU students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (3.96) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- ASU has a higher acceptance rate (83.1%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. ASU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or ASU? 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 ASU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at ASU is higher than Capitol College (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,500 more per year than ASU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,600)
- Appalachian State University students graduate with a $5,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,736)
- ASU graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More ASU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/