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Overview |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Springfield, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,921 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #197 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | spfldcol.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $41,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $41,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $27,930 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,376 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,549 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 75.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1300 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $253 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Springfield College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Springfield College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,921 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Springfield College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Springfield College?
- Springfield College is 59.2% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($41,128.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.2% higher at Springfield College than Capitol College ($41,128.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Springfield College ($25,445 vs. $27,930)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 7.1% lower than costs at Springfield College ($12,816 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Springfield College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Springfield College students is 98% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,376 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Springfield College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Springfield College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Springfield College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Springfield College (1042) is 19 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Springfield College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Springfield College students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Springfield College has a higher acceptance rate (75.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Springfield College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Springfield 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 Springfield College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Springfield College is higher than Capitol College (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,900 more per year than Springfield College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $47,200)
- Springfield College students graduate with a $1,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,500 vs. $25,736)
- Springfield College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($253 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Springfield College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/