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Wiley College Texas State| Capitol College | Huston Tillotson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Multiple Protestant Denomination | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | htu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $12,569 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $12,569 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $8,449 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,069 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $4,458 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 94% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,885 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 979 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 51.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1000 | |||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $33,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | N/A |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 67% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Huston-Tillotson University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Huston Tillotson University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,025 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Huston-Tillotson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Huston-Tillotson University?
- Capitol College is 105.5% more expensive to attend than Huston-Tillotson University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- Out of state tuition is 105.5% higher at Capitol College than Huston Tillotson University ($25,830.00 vs. $12,569.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Huston Tillotson University than Capitol College ($21,069 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Huston Tillotson University are 51.7% lower than costs at Capitol College ($8,449 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Huston Tillotson University than Capitol College (94% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 221.5% larger than aid received Huston Tillotson University ($14,332 vs. $4,458)
Capitol College vs. Huston-Tillotson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Huston-Tillotson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Huston-Tillotson University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 237 points higher than at Huston-Tillotson University (786)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (16)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Huston-Tillotson University (2.92)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Huston-Tillotson University (51.9%)
Capitol College vs. Huston-Tillotson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Huston-Tillotson 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 Huston-Tillotson University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Huston Tillotson University (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,100 more per year than Huston-Tillotson University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $33,000)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Huston-Tillotson University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/