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LHU Temple Penn State VSU Penn State Harrisburg Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania| Capitol College | Pennsylvania College of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Penn College?
- Capitol College is 67.2% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.4% higher at Capitol College than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($25,830.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Capitol College ($23,030 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 5.7% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,130 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Pennsylvania College of Technology (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 97.6% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($14,332 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Capitol College vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Penn College is higher than Capitol College (42% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $25,700 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,736)
- Penn College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Penn College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/