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Overview |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Albany, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 16,658 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | albany.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $24,910 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $15,598 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $17,714 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $11,485 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 95% |
Admission |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 25,976 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 17,639 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 67.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $55,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,065 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $217 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 49% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | University at Albany- SUNY | ||
| 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
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or University at Albany- SUNY?
- Capitol College is 265.3% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.7% higher at Capitol College than SUNY at Albany ($25,830.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Capitol College ($17,714 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 21.7% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($12,816 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Capitol College (95% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 24.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($14,332 vs. $11,485)
Capitol College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or University at Albany- SUNY? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University at Albany- SUNY or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Albany (1091) is 68 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming University at Albany- SUNY students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman University at Albany- SUNY students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.3) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. University at Albany- SUNY Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or University at Albany- SUNY? 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 University at Albany- SUNY and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at University at Albany- SUNY is higher than Capitol College (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $14,300 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $4,671 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,065 vs. $25,736)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($217 vs. $266)
- More University at Albany- SUNY graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/