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Overview |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Newberry, SC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,507 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #946 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | newberry.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $27,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $27,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $12,850 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $20,941 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $23,249 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 4,269 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 3,193 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 14.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 820/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Newberry College | ||
| 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
- Newberry College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,507 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Newberry College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Newberry College?
- Newberry College is 3.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($27,000.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.5% higher at Newberry College than Capitol College ($27,000.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Newberry College than Capitol College ($20,941 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Newberry College are 6.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,850 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Newberry College than Capitol College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Newberry College students is 31% larger than aid received Capitol College ($23,249 vs. $17,745)
Capitol College vs. Newberry College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Newberry College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Newberry College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 65 points higher than at Newberry College (958)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Newberry College (20)
- Accepted freshman Newberry College students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Newberry College (74.8%)
Capitol College vs. Newberry College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Newberry 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 Newberry College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Newberry College (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $35,400 more per year than Newberry College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $34,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Newberry College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Newberry College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Newberry College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/