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Overview |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 6,982 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | liu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $35,038 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $35,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,720 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $26,771 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $20,201 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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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 | 3.37 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 0:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 20% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 20% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 16% |
Students |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | - | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (6,982 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus?
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($35,038.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus than Capitol College ($35,038.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus ($25,445 vs. $26,771)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 7.1% lower than costs at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus ($12,816 vs. $13,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Long Island University Brooklyn Campus than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students is 41% larger than aid received Capitol College ($20,201 vs. $14,332)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.37) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
Capitol College vs. Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus? 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 Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Long Island University Brooklyn Campus (37% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $15,500 more per year than Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $54,600)
- Long Island University Brooklyn Campus students graduate with a $236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $25,736)
- Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Long Island University-Brooklyn Campus students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/