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Overview |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,481 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #832 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,848 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $19,584 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,676 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $9,529 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 830 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 536 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 64.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 55.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1130 | |||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $248 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,481 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or West Virginia University Tech?
- Capitol College is 229.1% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,848.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.9% higher at Capitol College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($25,830.00 vs. $19,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Capitol College ($9,529 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia University Institute of Technology are 9.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,676 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 62.3% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($14,332 vs. $8,830)
Capitol College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 41 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman West Virginia University Tech students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- West Virginia University Tech has a higher acceptance rate (64.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $19,500 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $1,735 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $25,736)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($248 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/