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UVA Roanoke College| Capitol College | Southern Virginia University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Buena Vista, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,053 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #984 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | svu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $18,858 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $18,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,274 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,188 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,090 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,084 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 99.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 35.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1250 | |||
| 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 | SVU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $23,654 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $244 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | SVU | ||
| 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
- Southern Virginia University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,053 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. SVU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or SVU?
- Capitol College is 37% more expensive to attend than SVU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37% higher at Capitol College than Southern Virginia University ($25,830.00 vs. $18,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Southern Virginia University than Capitol College ($23,274 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Virginia University are 40.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,150 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Southern Virginia University than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 75% larger than aid received Southern Virginia University ($14,332 vs. $8,188)
Capitol College vs. SVU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or SVU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SVU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Southern Virginia University (1041) is 18 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming SVU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at SVU (3.19)
- SVU has a higher acceptance rate (99.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. SVU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or SVU? 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 SVU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Southern Virginia University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,500 more per year than SVU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,600)
- Southern Virginia University students graduate with a $2,082 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,654 vs. $25,736)
- SVU graduates are paying $22 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($244 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SVU 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/