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Overview |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Athens, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,748 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #966 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | concord.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $8,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $18,780 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $8,464 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $11,120 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,730 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,581 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 890/1135 | |||
| 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 | Concord University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $33,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $201 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Concord University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concord University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,748 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Concord University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Concord University?
- Capitol College is 202.5% more expensive to attend than Concord University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $8,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at Capitol College than Concord University ($25,830.00 vs. $18,780.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concord University than Capitol College ($8,464 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concord University are 27% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,090 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Concord University than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 28.9% larger than aid received Concord University ($14,332 vs. $11,120)
Capitol College vs. Concord University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Concord University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concord University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 29 points higher than at Concord University (994)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Concord University (22)
- Accepted freshman Concord University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Concord University has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Concord University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Concord University? 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 Concord University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Concord University (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,000 more per year than Concord University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $33,100)
- Concord University students graduate with a $6,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $25,736)
- Concord University graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($201 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concord University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/