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Fayetteville State University WSSU NSU North Carolina Central University University of North Carolina at Pembroke VSU UNCG NCAT WCU ECU Cheyney University of Pennsylvania Bowie State University| Capitol College | Elizabeth City State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $270 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 32% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | ECSU | ||
| 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
- Elizabeth City State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,149 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or ECSU?
- Capitol College is 2,483% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 416.6% higher at Capitol College than Elizabeth City State University ($25,830.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than Capitol College ($4,120 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 46.9% lower than costs at Capitol College ($8,727 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elizabeth City State University than Capitol College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 61.5% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($14,332 vs. $8,877)
Capitol College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 179 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (74.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or ECSU? 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 ECSU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at ECSU is higher than Capitol College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $39,400 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $30,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $389 lower median federal student loan debt than ECSU graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,125)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than ECSU graduates. ($266 vs. $270)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/