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Schreiner University Concordia University-Texas UMHB UIW HSU Texas State Howard Payne University UTSA UH| Capitol College | Texas Lutheran University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Seguin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,369 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #626 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | American Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | tlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $33,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $33,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,330 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,442 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $23,729 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,835 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,685 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 91.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | TLU | ||
| 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
- Texas Lutheran University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,369 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. TLU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or TLU?
- Texas Lutheran University is 28.9% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($33,300.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.9% higher at TLU than Capitol College ($33,300.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas Lutheran University than Capitol College ($21,442 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas Lutheran University are 13.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,330 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Texas Lutheran University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Lutheran University students is 65.6% larger than aid received Capitol College ($23,729 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. TLU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or TLU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TLU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 17 points higher than at TLU (1006)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at TLU (21)
- Accepted freshman TLU students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- TLU has a higher acceptance rate (91.8%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. TLU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or TLU? 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 TLU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at TLU is higher than Capitol College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $20,500 more per year than TLU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $49,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than TLU graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than TLU graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More TLU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (67% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/