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Overview |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Marshall, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,771 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | etbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $27,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $27,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,195 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $24,169 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $16,552 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,449 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 981 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 39.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.4 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | East Texas Baptist 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
- East Texas Baptist University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,771 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. East Texas Baptist University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or East Texas Baptist University?
- East Texas Baptist University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($27,450.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at East Texas Baptist University than Capitol College ($27,450.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Texas Baptist University than Capitol College ($24,169 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Texas Baptist University are 25.7% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,195 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at East Texas Baptist University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by East Texas Baptist University students is 15.5% larger than aid received Capitol College ($16,552 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. East Texas Baptist University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or East Texas Baptist University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Texas Baptist University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 41 points higher than at East Texas Baptist University (982)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at East Texas Baptist University (21)
- Accepted freshman East Texas Baptist University students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- East Texas Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (67.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. East Texas Baptist University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or East Texas Baptist 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 East Texas Baptist University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at East Texas Baptist University is higher than Capitol College (43% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,000 more per year than East Texas Baptist University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $42,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than East Texas Baptist University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former East Texas Baptist University 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/