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Drew University Bloomfield College FDU Holy Cross Montclair State University| Capitol College | College of Saint Elizabeth | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.12 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| 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 | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 10% |
Students |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | CSE | ||
| 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
- College of Saint Elizabeth is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,122 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or CSE?
- College of Saint Elizabeth is 27.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($32,900.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.4% higher at CSE than Capitol College ($32,900.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than Capitol College ($21,689 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of Saint Elizabeth are 0.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,744 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at College of Saint Elizabeth than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by College of Saint Elizabeth students is 108.7% larger than aid received Capitol College ($29,905 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 217 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at CSE (3.12)
- CSE has a higher acceptance rate (71.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or CSE? 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 CSE and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at CSE is higher than Capitol College (58% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $24,600 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,736)
- CSE graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE 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/