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Overview |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Shepherdstown, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,235 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #866 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | shepherd.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $6,288 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $15,774 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,987 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $9,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $7,328 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,690 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 930/1170 | |||
| 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 | Shepherd University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,223 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $229 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Shepherd University | ||
| 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
- Shepherd University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,235 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Shepherd University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Shepherd University?
- Capitol College is 310.8% more expensive to attend than Shepherd University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63.8% higher at Capitol College than Shepherd University ($25,830.00 vs. $15,774.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shepherd University than Capitol College ($9,827 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shepherd University are 16.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,987 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shepherd University than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 95.6% larger than aid received Shepherd University ($14,332 vs. $7,328)
Capitol College vs. Shepherd University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Shepherd University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Shepherd University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 28 points higher than at Shepherd University (995)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Shepherd University (22)
- Accepted freshman Shepherd University students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Shepherd University has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Shepherd University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Shepherd University? 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 Shepherd University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Shepherd University is higher than Capitol College (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,600 more per year than Shepherd University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,500)
- Shepherd University students graduate with a $3,513 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,223 vs. $25,736)
- Shepherd University graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($229 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Shepherd University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/