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Bowie State University Morgan State UMES NSU Delaware State University University of the District of Columbia TU Loyola University Maryland Salisbury UMUC| Capitol College | Coppin State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,006 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #795 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | coppin.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $4,836 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $11,492 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,746 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $8,562 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $13,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,299 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 45% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 860/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 15% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $38,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 25% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $232 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 82% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Coppin | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coppin State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,006 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Coppin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Coppin?
- Capitol College is 434.1% more expensive to attend than Coppin for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $4,836.00)
- Out of state tuition is 124.8% higher at Capitol College than Coppin State University ($25,830.00 vs. $11,492.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coppin State University than Capitol College ($8,562 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coppin State University are 9.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,746 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coppin State University than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 9.4% larger than aid received Coppin State University ($14,332 vs. $13,097)
Capitol College vs. Coppin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Coppin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Coppin or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 135 points higher than at Coppin (888)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Coppin (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Coppin (2.62)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Coppin (45%)
Capitol College vs. Coppin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Coppin? 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 Coppin and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Coppin State University (37% vs. 15%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,800 more per year than Coppin graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $38,300)
- Coppin State University students graduate with a $3,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,500 vs. $25,736)
- Coppin graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($232 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Coppin 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/