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USJ Penn State SUNY Cortland Penn State Brandywine Stockton WCU Penn State Abington SUNY College at Oneonta| Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Doylestown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,178 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #628 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | delval.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $39,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $39,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,256 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,430 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,299 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,194 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1198 | |||
| 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 | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Delaware Valley University | ||
| 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
- Delaware Valley University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,178 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Delaware Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Delaware Valley University?
- Delaware Valley University is 52.9% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($39,500.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.9% higher at Delaware Valley University than Capitol College ($39,500.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Delaware Valley University ($25,445 vs. $29,256)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 15.9% lower than costs at Delaware Valley University ($12,816 vs. $14,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Delaware Valley University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Delaware Valley University students is 98.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,430 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Delaware Valley University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Delaware Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Delaware Valley University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 29 points higher than at Delaware Valley University (994)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Delaware Valley University (22)
- Accepted freshman Delaware Valley University students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Delaware Valley University has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Delaware Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Delaware Valley 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 Delaware Valley University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Delaware Valley University is higher than Capitol College (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $27,000 more per year than Delaware Valley University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $43,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware Valley University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Delaware Valley University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/