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Overview |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Glenside, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,026 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | arcadia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $46,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $46,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $30,934 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 6,321 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 77.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Arcadia | ||
| 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
- Arcadia University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,026 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Arcadia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Arcadia?
- Arcadia University is 79.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($46,430.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 79.8% higher at Arcadia than Capitol College ($46,430.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Arcadia ($25,445 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 7.1% lower than costs at Arcadia University ($12,816 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Arcadia University than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Arcadia University students is 115.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($30,934 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Arcadia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Arcadia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Arcadia or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Arcadia University (1104) is 81 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Arcadia students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Arcadia students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Arcadia has a higher acceptance rate (77.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Arcadia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Arcadia? 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 Arcadia and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Arcadia is higher than Capitol College (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $23,700 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $46,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Arcadia graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/