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Overview |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #691 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 19/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 985/1160 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $211 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 22% |
Students |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or University of Charleston?
- University of Charleston is 21.6% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($31,400.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.6% higher at University of Charleston than Capitol College ($31,400.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than Capitol College ($21,308 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 25.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,200 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Charleston students is 56.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($22,422 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 29 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- University of Charleston has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or University of Charleston? 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 of Charleston and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at University of Charleston is higher than Capitol College (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $24,900 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $5,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $25,736)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $55 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($211 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/