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Overview |
Capitol College | Northwest University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Kirkland, WA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,014 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #360 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | northwestu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Northwest University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $34,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $34,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,722 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $22,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Northwest University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 383 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 361 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 94.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 43.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | |||
| 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 | Northwest University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Northwest University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 62% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,532 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Northwest University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Northwest University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Northwest 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
- Northwest University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,014 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Northwest University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Northwest University?
- Northwest University is 33.6% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($34,500.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at Northwest University than Capitol College ($34,500.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwest University than Capitol College ($23,722 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Northwest University are 26.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,140 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northwest University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwest University students is 56.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($22,486 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Northwest University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Northwest University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Northwest University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 27 points higher than at Northwest University (996)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Northwest University (22)
- Accepted freshman Northwest University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Northwest University has a higher acceptance rate (94.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Northwest University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Northwest 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 Northwest University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Northwest University is higher than Capitol College (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,700 more per year than Northwest University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,400)
- Northwest University students graduate with a $4,204 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,532 vs. $25,736)
- Northwest University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Northwest University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (62% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/