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Overview |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Henniker, NH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | nec.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $40,178 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $40,178 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $16,802 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,512 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $29,272 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 6,416 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 6,412 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 99.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.81 | ||
| 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 38% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $39,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 25% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | NEC | ||
| 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
- New England College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,852 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. NEC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or NEC?
- New England College is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($40,178.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.5% higher at NEC than Capitol College ($40,178.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than NEC ($25,445 vs. $29,512)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 31.1% lower than costs at New England College ($12,816 vs. $16,802)
- More students receive financial grant aid at New England College than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New England College students is 104.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($29,272 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. NEC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or NEC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NEC or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at NEC (2.81)
- NEC has a higher acceptance rate (99.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. NEC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or NEC? 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 NEC and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at NEC is higher than Capitol College (38% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $30,700 more per year than NEC graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $39,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than NEC graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than NEC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NEC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/