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JMU Mason CNU RU VCU NSU Virginia Tech ECU WVU UVA William & Mary Longwood University| Capitol College | Old Dominion University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 23,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #624 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | odu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,239 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $26,664 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $16,098 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,058 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 14,435 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 13,734 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1250 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $47,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $242 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Old Dominion | ||
| 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
- Old Dominion University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (23,107 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Old Dominion Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Old Dominion?
- Capitol College is 256.8% more expensive to attend than Old Dominion for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,239.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at Old Dominion than Capitol College ($26,664.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Old Dominion University than Capitol College ($16,098 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 5.2% lower than costs at Old Dominion University ($12,816 vs. $13,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Old Dominion University than Capitol College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 58.2% larger than aid received Old Dominion University ($14,332 vs. $9,058)
Capitol College vs. Old Dominion Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Old Dominion? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Old Dominion or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 3 points higher than at Old Dominion (1020)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Old Dominion (21)
- Accepted freshman Old Dominion students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Old Dominion has a higher acceptance rate (95.1%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Old Dominion Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Old Dominion? 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 Old Dominion and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Old Dominion is higher than Capitol College (50% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,500 more per year than Old Dominion graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $47,600)
- Old Dominion University students graduate with a $2,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $25,736)
- Old Dominion graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($242 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Old Dominion students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/