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Overview |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Orangeburg, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,830 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1000 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | claflin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $16,476 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $16,476 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $19,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $13,707 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 7,568 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 5,903 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 78% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 6.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $32,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $332 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 92% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Claflin University | ||
| 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
- Claflin University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,830 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Claflin University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Claflin University?
- Capitol College is 56.8% more expensive to attend than Claflin University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- Out of state tuition is 56.8% higher at Capitol College than Claflin University ($25,830.00 vs. $16,476.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Claflin University than Capitol College ($19,951 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Claflin University are 35.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,480 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Claflin University than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 4.6% larger than aid received Claflin University ($14,332 vs. $13,707)
Capitol College vs. Claflin University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Claflin University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claflin University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 208 points higher than at Claflin University (815)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Claflin University (17)
- Accepted freshman Claflin University students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.28) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Claflin University has a higher acceptance rate (78%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Claflin University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Claflin University? 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 Claflin University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Claflin University is higher than Capitol College (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $39,400 more per year than Claflin University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $30,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $6,448 lower median federal student loan debt than Claflin University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $32,184)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $66 less per month on federal student loans than Claflin University graduates. ($266 vs. $332)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Claflin University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 25%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/