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Overview |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Center Valley, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,991 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #262 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | desales.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $41,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $41,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,104 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $27,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,662 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,826 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 77.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1280 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $51,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | DeSales University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | DeSales 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
- DeSales University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,991 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. DeSales University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or DeSales University?
- DeSales University is 59.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($41,100.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.1% higher at DeSales University than Capitol College ($41,100.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than DeSales University ($25,445 vs. $29,104)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 5.3% lower than costs at DeSales University ($12,816 vs. $13,500)
- More students receive financial grant aid at DeSales University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by DeSales University students is 94.1% larger than aid received Capitol College ($27,824 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. DeSales University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or DeSales University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DeSales University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at DeSales University (1054) is 31 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming DeSales University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman DeSales University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- DeSales University has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. DeSales University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or DeSales 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 DeSales University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at DeSales University is higher than Capitol College (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $19,000 more per year than DeSales University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $51,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than DeSales University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than DeSales University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More DeSales University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/