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Overview |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Cheyney, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 697 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | cheyney.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,262 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $11,588 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $13,571 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $33,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $346 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Cheyney University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Capitol College is larger than than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania based on total student enrollment (823 students vs. 697 students)
Capitol College vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania?
- Capitol College is 234.8% more expensive to attend than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.4% higher at Capitol College than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($25,830.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Capitol College ($11,588 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania are 13.8% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,262 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 5.6% larger than aid received Cheyney University of Pennsylvania ($14,332 vs. $13,571)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cheyney University of Pennsylvania or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (2.37)
Capitol College vs. Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Cheyney University of Pennsylvania? 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 Cheyney University of Pennsylvania and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $39,400 more per year than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $30,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $7,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($25,736 vs. $33,500)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $80 less per month on federal student loans than Cheyney University of Pennsylvania graduates. ($266 vs. $346)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cheyney University of Pennsylvania students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/