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Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte Livingstone College NCAT Shaw University Benedict College University of Charleston Bowie State University North Carolina Central University Shepherds Theological Seminary CAU Lees-McRae College Fort Valley State University| Capitol College | Johnson C Smith University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Charlotte, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,093 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #953 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | jcsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $17,474 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $17,474 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $7,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $20,045 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $12,911 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,306 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 583 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 25.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 45.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 13/18 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/980 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $30,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 26% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $32,050 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $331 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | JCSU | ||
| 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
- Johnson C Smith University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,093 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. JCSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or JCSU?
- Capitol College is 47.8% more expensive to attend than JCSU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.8% higher at Capitol College than Johnson C Smith University ($25,830.00 vs. $17,474.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Johnson C Smith University than Capitol College ($20,045 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Johnson C Smith University are 80.5% lower than costs at Capitol College ($7,100 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Johnson C Smith University than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 11% larger than aid received Johnson C Smith University ($14,332 vs. $12,911)
Capitol College vs. JCSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or JCSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JCSU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 227 points higher than at JCSU (796)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at JCSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.78 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at JCSU (2.48)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than JCSU (25.3%)
Capitol College vs. JCSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or JCSU? 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 JCSU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is the same as at Johnson C Smith University (37% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $39,800 more per year than JCSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $30,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $6,314 lower median federal student loan debt than JCSU graduates. ($25,736 vs. $32,050)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than JCSU graduates. ($266 vs. $331)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 26%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/