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Overview |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Camden, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 5,966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #178 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,923 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $14,151 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $15,670 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 11,145 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 8,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 76.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 6.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1280 | |||
| 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 | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $229 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Rutgers University-Camden | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rutgers University Camden is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (5,966 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Rutgers University-Camden Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Rutgers University-Camden?
- Capitol College is 100.2% more expensive to attend than Rutgers University-Camden for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.5% higher at Rutgers University-Camden than Capitol College ($30,600.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University Camden than Capitol College ($14,151 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 0.8% lower than costs at Rutgers University Camden ($12,816 vs. $12,923)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rutgers University Camden than Capitol College (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rutgers University Camden students is 9.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($15,670 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Rutgers University-Camden Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Rutgers University-Camden? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers University-Camden or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 3 points higher than at Rutgers University-Camden (1020)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Rutgers University-Camden (3.23)
- Rutgers University-Camden has a higher acceptance rate (76.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Rutgers University-Camden Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Rutgers University-Camden? 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 Rutgers University-Camden and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers University-Camden is higher than Capitol College (61% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $3,900 more per year than Rutgers University-Camden graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University Camden students graduate with a $3,521 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,215 vs. $25,736)
- Rutgers University-Camden graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More Rutgers University-Camden graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (68% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/