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Overview |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #983 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ysu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $10,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1160 | |||
| 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 | Youngstown State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Youngstown State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Youngstown State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Youngstown State?
- Capitol College is 148.1% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 139.8% higher at Capitol College than Youngstown State University ($25,830.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than Capitol College ($11,900 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 28% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,016 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Youngstown State University than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 87.8% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($14,332 vs. $7,631)
Capitol College vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 42 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Youngstown State has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Youngstown State University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $32,400 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $37,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Youngstown State graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Youngstown State graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/