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Old Dominion BC Regent University Methodist JMU University of Lynchburg CNU McDaniel College SU Wingate University Roanoke College Randolph-Macon| Capitol College | Virginia Wesleyan College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #631 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1365 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Wesleyan College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,538 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 39.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at VWC than Capitol College ($36,010.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Capitol College ($23,046 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 15.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,070 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 92.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($27,568 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 41 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman VWC students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.39) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or VWC? 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 VWC and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at VWC is higher than Capitol College (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,400 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VWC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/