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Wingate University UNC Charlotte GWU Elon Campbell University UT Florida State ASU Furman Adelphi University CofC NC State| Capitol College | Queens University of Charlotte | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,873 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #289 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | queens.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $39,030 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $39,030 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,026 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,459 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $25,123 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,154 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,248 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 71.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1255 | |||
| 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 7, 2023 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $44,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Queens | ||
| 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
- Queens University of Charlotte is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,873 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Queens Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Queens?
- Queens University of Charlotte is 51.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($39,030.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Queens than Capitol College ($39,030.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Queens ($25,445 vs. $29,459)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 9.4% lower than costs at Queens University of Charlotte ($12,816 vs. $14,026)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Queens University of Charlotte than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Queens University of Charlotte students is 75.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($25,123 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Queens Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Queens? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Queens or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Queens University of Charlotte (1064) is 41 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Queens students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Queens students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.41) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Queens has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Queens Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Queens? 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 Queens and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Queens is higher than Capitol College (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $26,000 more per year than Queens graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $44,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Queens graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Queens graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/