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ECU UNC Charlotte UNCW NC State ASU NCAT UNC Chapel Hill WCU WSSU University of North Carolina at Asheville Guilford College University of North Carolina at Pembroke| Capitol College | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 17,978 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #671 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $19,581 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,924 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $10,979 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 82% |
Admission |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 11,515 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 10,587 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 22.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1280 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $235 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | UNCG | ||
| 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 North Carolina at Greensboro is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (17,978 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or UNCG?
- Capitol College is 484.1% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Capitol College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($25,830.00 vs. $19,581.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than Capitol College ($10,979 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 29.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,924 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (90% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 73.6% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($14,332 vs. $8,257)
Capitol College vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina at Greensboro (1035) is 12 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming UNCG students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCG students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or UNCG? 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 UNCG and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at UNCG is higher than Capitol College (53% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,000 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,100)
- University of North Carolina at Greensboro students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,737 vs. $25,736)
- UNCG graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($235 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/