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Overview |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $144 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Staten Island?
- Capitol College is 272.7% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Capitol College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($25,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than Capitol College ($7,217 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 56.5% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,816 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY College of Staten Island than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 77.8% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($14,332 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
Capitol College vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Staten Island is higher than Capitol College (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $11,749 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $25,736)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $122 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($144 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/