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La Salle University Immaculata University Cabrini College Temple Penn State Schuylkill Rosemont College| Capitol College | Chestnut Hill College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #898 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | chc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $25,357 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $29,288 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,543 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,515 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 98.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 900/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $45,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,481 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $273 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 37% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | CHC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Chestnut Hill College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,420 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. CHC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or CHC?
- Chestnut Hill College is 50.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.8% higher at CHC than Capitol College ($38,950.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chestnut Hill College than Capitol College ($25,357 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chestnut Hill College are 6.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,000 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Chestnut Hill College than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Chestnut Hill College students is 104.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($29,288 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. CHC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or CHC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CHC or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 57 points higher than at CHC (966)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at CHC (21)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CHC (3.12)
- CHC has a higher acceptance rate (98.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. CHC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or CHC? 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 CHC and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at CHC is higher than Capitol College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $24,800 more per year than CHC graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $45,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $745 lower median federal student loan debt than CHC graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,481)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than CHC graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CHC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/