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Overview |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | New Paltz, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Town Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 6,964 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | newpaltz.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $15,024 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $19,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $7,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 13,228 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 7,708 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 58.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | |||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $47,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $19,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $196 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | State University of New York at New Paltz | ||
| 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
- State University of New York at New Paltz is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (6,964 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or State University of New York at New Paltz?
- Capitol College is 265.3% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Capitol College than State University of New York at New Paltz ($25,830.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Capitol College ($19,592 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 17.2% lower than costs at State University of New York at New Paltz ($12,816 vs. $15,024)
- More students receive financial grant aid at State University of New York at New Paltz than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 85% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($14,332 vs. $7,749)
Capitol College vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or State University of New York at New Paltz? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between State University of New York at New Paltz or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124) is 101 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman State University of New York at New Paltz students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
Capitol College vs. State University of New York at New Paltz Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or State University of New York at New Paltz? 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 State University of New York at New Paltz and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Capitol College (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,700 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $6,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($19,000 vs. $25,736)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($196 vs. $266)
- More State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/