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Overview |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,976 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #206 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | esf.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $18,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $20,928 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,713 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,466 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,714 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1130/1300 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $46,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $204 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 23% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | SUNY-ESF | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,976 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. SUNY-ESF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or SUNY-ESF?
- Capitol College is 265.3% more expensive to attend than SUNY-ESF for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 38% higher at Capitol College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($25,830.00 vs. $18,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry than Capitol College ($20,928 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 35% lower than costs at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($12,816 vs. $17,300)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 64.5% larger than aid received SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry ($14,332 vs. $8,713)
Capitol College vs. SUNY-ESF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or SUNY-ESF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-ESF or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (1215) is 192 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming SUNY-ESF students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman SUNY-ESF students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- SUNY-ESF has a higher acceptance rate (69.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. SUNY-ESF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or SUNY-ESF? 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 SUNY-ESF and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at SUNY-ESF is higher than Capitol College (66% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $23,900 more per year than SUNY-ESF graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $46,200)
- SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry students graduate with a $5,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $25,736)
- SUNY-ESF graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($204 vs. $266)
- More SUNY-ESF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/