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Overview |
Capitol College | PC | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,199 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #333 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $38,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $38,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,571 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $34,379 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,329 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 59.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1270 | |||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2023 |
Academics |
Capitol College | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $269 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | PC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 46% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | PC | ||
| 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
- Presbyterian College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,199 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 50.9% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($38,990.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50.9% higher at PC than Capitol College ($38,990.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than Capitol College ($21,571 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 13.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,300 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 139.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($34,379 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 59 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming PC students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than PC (59.4%)
Capitol College vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or PC? 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 PC and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Capitol College (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,400 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $47,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $372 lower median federal student loan debt than PC graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,108)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than PC graduates. ($266 vs. $269)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/