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Overview |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #643 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 79% |
Admission |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 990/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut Stamford is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,297 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Capitol College is 64.8% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.4% higher at University of Connecticut-Stamford than Capitol College ($38,340.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Capitol College ($13,933 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 34.4% lower than costs at University of Connecticut Stamford ($12,816 vs. $17,230)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than University of Connecticut Stamford (90% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($14,332 vs. $12,528)
Capitol College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 14 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Stamford (1009)
- Incoming University of Connecticut-Stamford students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 Connecticut-Stamford and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at University of Connecticut-Stamford is higher than Capitol College (57% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $8,100 more per year than University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,736)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford 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/