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SCAD UNC Charlotte Rowan University ASU UNC Chapel Hill UNCW City College of New York Elon UNCG Point Park University WCU ECU| Capitol College | University of North Carolina School of the Arts | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,104 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #291 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | uncsa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $6,497 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $23,731 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,902 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $11,251 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $10,868 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,139 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 362 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 31.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 58% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1115/1350 | |||
| 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 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | UNCSA | ||
| 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 School of the Arts is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,104 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. UNCSA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or UNCSA?
- Capitol College is 297.6% more expensive to attend than UNCSA for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,497.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Capitol College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($25,830.00 vs. $23,731.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina School of the Arts than Capitol College ($11,251 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 0.7% lower than costs at University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($12,816 vs. $12,902)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than University of North Carolina School of the Arts (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 31.9% larger than aid received University of North Carolina School of the Arts ($14,332 vs. $10,868)
Capitol College vs. UNCSA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or UNCSA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCSA or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at University of North Carolina School of the Arts (1108) is 85 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming UNCSA students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman UNCSA students have a 0.49 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than UNCSA (31.8%)
Capitol College vs. UNCSA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or UNCSA? 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 UNCSA and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at UNCSA is higher than Capitol College (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,000 more per year than UNCSA graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCSA graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UNCSA graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCSA 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/