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Xavier University of Dayton Ohio State Baldwin-Wallace College Duquesne University Kent State Miami ONU Denison Wooster Cleveland State Otterbein University| Capitol College | John Carroll University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | University Heights, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,922 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | jcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $45,490 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $45,490 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $30,496 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $30,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,310 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,550 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | |||
| 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 | JCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,939 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $278 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 86% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | JCU | ||
| 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
- John Carroll University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,922 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. JCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or JCU?
- John Carroll University is 76.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($45,490.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.1% higher at JCU than Capitol College ($45,490.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than JCU ($25,445 vs. $30,496)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 3% lower than costs at John Carroll University ($12,816 vs. $13,200)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by John Carroll University students is 112.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($30,415 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. JCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or JCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at John Carroll University (1127) is 104 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming JCU students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. JCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or JCU? 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 JCU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at JCU is higher than Capitol College (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $12,500 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $57,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,203 lower median federal student loan debt than JCU graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,939)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than JCU graduates. ($266 vs. $278)
- More JCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/