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Overview |
Capitol College | York | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Jamaica, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 6,446 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | York | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $6,670 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | York | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 16,112 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 9,529 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 59.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 8.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.15 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| SAT Range | 870/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | York | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | York | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $8,800 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $90 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | York | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 6% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | York | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | York | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY York College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. York Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or York?
- Capitol College is 272.7% more expensive to attend than York for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Capitol College than CUNY York College ($25,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than Capitol College ($6,670 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 39.8% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($12,816 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 58.6% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($14,332 vs. $9,036)
Capitol College vs. York Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or York? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between York or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 138 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at York (3.15)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than York (59.1%)
Capitol College vs. York Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or York? 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 York and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than CUNY York College (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $26,900 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $16,936 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($8,800 vs. $25,736)
- York graduates are paying $176 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($90 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/