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Randolph-Macon JMU SU CNU Hollins College Liberty University Longwood University Mary Washington College Mason Elon Virginia Tech McDaniel College| Capitol College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,826 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $33,510 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $33,510 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $36,176 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 5,055 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,032 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 79.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1070/1260 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Roanoke College | ||
| 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
- Roanoke College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,826 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Roanoke College?
- Roanoke College is 29.7% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($33,510.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.7% higher at Roanoke College than Capitol College ($33,510.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Roanoke College ($25,445 vs. $29,169)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 19.9% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,816 vs. $15,366)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Roanoke College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Roanoke College students is 152.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($36,176 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 69 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Roanoke College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Roanoke College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Roanoke College has a higher acceptance rate (79.8%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Roanoke College is higher than Capitol College (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $51,200)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Roanoke College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Roanoke College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Roanoke College 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/