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Overview |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Laurinburg, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 809 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | sapc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $28,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $28,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $31,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $17,026 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,767 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,145 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 64.8%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.6%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Capitol College | St. Andrews University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | St. Andrews 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
- Capitol College is larger than than St. Andrews University based on total student enrollment (823 students vs. 809 students)
Capitol College vs. St. Andrews University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or St. Andrews University?
- St. Andrews University is 10.7% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($28,600.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.7% higher at St. Andrews University than Capitol College ($28,600.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than St. Andrews University ($25,445 vs. $31,864)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Andrews University are 11.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,480 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at St. Andrews University than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St. Andrews University students is 18.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($17,026 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. St. Andrews University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or St. Andrews University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Andrews University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 105 points higher than at St. Andrews University (918)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at St. Andrews University (20)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at St. Andrews University (3.13)
- St. Andrews University has a higher acceptance rate (64.8%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. St. Andrews University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or St. Andrews 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 St. Andrews University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at St. Andrews University is higher than Capitol College (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $33,700 more per year than St. Andrews University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $36,400)
- St. Andrews University students graduate with a $3,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,736)
- St. Andrews University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Andrews University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/