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Overview |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,010 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | lanecollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $9,270 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $9,270 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $7,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $13,370 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $10,154 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 21, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $25,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 12% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $36,464 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $377 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 97% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Lane College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Lane 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
- Lane College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,010 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Lane College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Lane College?
- Capitol College is 178.6% more expensive to attend than Lane College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 178.6% higher at Capitol College than Lane College ($25,830.00 vs. $9,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lane College than Capitol College ($13,370 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lane College are 68.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($7,610 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lane College than Capitol College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 41.1% larger than aid received Lane College ($14,332 vs. $10,154)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Lane College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lane College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 265 points higher than at Lane College (758)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Lane College (16)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Lane College (2.57)
Capitol College vs. Lane College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Lane 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 Lane College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Lane College (37% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $45,100 more per year than Lane College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $25,000)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $10,728 lower median federal student loan debt than Lane College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $36,464)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Lane College graduates. ($266 vs. $377)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lane College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/