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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Tennessee Campbell University Virginia Tech| Capitol College | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 96,709 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #852 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $21,374 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $21,374 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,350 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,913 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $12,471 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 30,943 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 30,723 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | |||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $249 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 31% |
Students |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (96,709 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Liberty University?
- Capitol College is 20.8% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.8% higher at Capitol College than Liberty University ($25,830.00 vs. $21,374.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Liberty University ($25,445 vs. $29,913)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 3.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,350 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Liberty University than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 14.9% larger than aid received Liberty University ($14,332 vs. $12,471)
Capitol College vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 47 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Liberty University students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Liberty 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 Liberty University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Liberty University is higher than Capitol College (47% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,000 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $1,570 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $25,736)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($249 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/