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UNCG ASU WCU UNC Charlotte Coastal Carolina UNCW NC State WVU UNC Chapel Hill Old Dominion Campbell University Elon| Capitol College | East Carolina University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Greenville, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 27,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #673 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ecu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $4,452 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $20,729 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $14,410 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 59% |
Admission |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 21,383 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 19,744 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 92.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1170 | |||
| 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 | ECU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,788 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $256 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | ECU | ||
| 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
- East Carolina University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (27,151 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. ECU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or ECU?
- Capitol College is 480.2% more expensive to attend than ECU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $4,452.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.6% higher at Capitol College than East Carolina University ($25,830.00 vs. $20,729.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Carolina University than Capitol College ($14,410 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Carolina University are 18.5% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,816 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than East Carolina University (90% vs. 59%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 58.9% larger than aid received East Carolina University ($14,332 vs. $9,020)
Capitol College vs. ECU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or ECU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at East Carolina University (1053) is 30 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming ECU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman ECU students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.33) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- ECU has a higher acceptance rate (92.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. ECU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or ECU? 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 ECU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at ECU is higher than Capitol College (59% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $26,200 more per year than ECU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $43,900)
- East Carolina University students graduate with a $948 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,788 vs. $25,736)
- ECU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($256 vs. $266)
- More ECU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (63% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/