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Overview |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 5,783 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1008 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | nsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $5,752 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $16,920 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $14,652 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $12,164 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 91% |
Admission |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 8,884 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 7,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 89.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1040 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $320 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 5% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 84% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 31% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | NSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Norfolk State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (5,783 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. NSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or NSU?
- Capitol College is 349.1% more expensive to attend than NSU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $5,752.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.7% higher at Capitol College than Norfolk State University ($25,830.00 vs. $16,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Norfolk State University than Capitol College ($14,652 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Norfolk State University are 18.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,844 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Norfolk State University than Capitol College (91% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 17.8% larger than aid received Norfolk State University ($14,332 vs. $12,164)
Capitol College vs. NSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or NSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NSU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 215 points higher than at NSU (808)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NSU (17)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at NSU (2.9)
- NSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. NSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or NSU? 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 NSU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Norfolk State University (37% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $33,400 more per year than NSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $36,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $5,264 lower median federal student loan debt than NSU graduates. ($25,736 vs. $31,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than NSU graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/