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Overview |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1037 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 0% |
Admission |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1090/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | USciences | ||
| 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 the Sciences is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,420 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or USciences?
- Capitol College is 0.1% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Capitol College than University of the Sciences ($25,830.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 37.3% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($12,816 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than University of the Sciences (90% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($14,332 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at University of the Sciences (1145) is 122 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming USciences students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman USciences students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
Capitol College vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or USciences? 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 USciences and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at USciences is higher than Capitol College (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $21,000 more per year than Capitol College graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $70,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/