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Guilford College AU Dominican College RU Virginia University of Lynchburg North Carolina Wesleyan College Longwood University| Capitol College | Ferrum College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Ferrum, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ferrum.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $37,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $37,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $13,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $22,521 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $32,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 1,483 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 1,483 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 100% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.14 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 880/1100 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $289 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Ferrum College | ||
| 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
- Capitol College is larger than than Ferrum College based on total student enrollment (902 students vs. 767 students)
Capitol College vs. Ferrum College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Ferrum College?
- Ferrum College is 43.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($37,400.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.4% higher at Ferrum College than Capitol College ($37,400.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ferrum College than Capitol College ($22,521 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ferrum College are 3.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($13,230 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ferrum College than Capitol College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ferrum College students is 80.7% larger than aid received Capitol College ($32,061 vs. $17,745)
Capitol College vs. Ferrum College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Ferrum College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ferrum College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 142 points higher than at Ferrum College (881)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Ferrum College (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Ferrum College (3.14)
- Ferrum College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. Ferrum College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Ferrum College? 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 Ferrum College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Ferrum College (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,100 more per year than Ferrum College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,000)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $2,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Ferrum College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $28,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Ferrum College graduates. ($266 vs. $289)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ferrum College 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/