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Overview |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Purchase, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,182 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #319 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | purchase.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,948 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $19,434 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $10,312 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 73% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 5,747 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,292 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1350 | |||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Capitol College | Purchase College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Purchase 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
- SUNY at Purchase College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,182 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Purchase College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Purchase College?
- Capitol College is 265.3% more expensive to attend than Purchase College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.1% higher at Capitol College than SUNY at Purchase College ($25,830.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Purchase College than Capitol College ($19,434 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 16.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Purchase College ($12,816 vs. $14,948)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than SUNY at Purchase College (90% vs. 73%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 39% larger than aid received SUNY at Purchase College ($14,332 vs. $10,312)
Capitol College vs. Purchase College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Purchase College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purchase College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY at Purchase College (1082) is 59 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Purchase College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Purchase College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Purchase College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Purchase College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Purchase 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 Purchase College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Purchase College is higher than Capitol College (56% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,900 more per year than Purchase College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,200)
- SUNY at Purchase College students graduate with a $3,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,736)
- Purchase College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Purchase College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/