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WSSU UNCG Howard CAU North Carolina Central University Florida A&M Morgan State ECU Hampton University UNC Charlotte NC State Tennessee State University| Capitol College | North Carolina A & T State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 13,487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #985 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ncat.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $3,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $17,050 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,179 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $9,189 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $10,082 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 92% |
Admission |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 25,762 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 14,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 56.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 21.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 17/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1140 | |||
| 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 | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $38,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $29,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $299 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 62% | ||
| 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% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 41% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | NCAT | ||
| 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
- North Carolina A & T State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (13,487 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. NCAT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or NCAT?
- Capitol College is 629.7% more expensive to attend than NCAT for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $3,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.5% higher at Capitol College than North Carolina A & T State University ($25,830.00 vs. $17,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at North Carolina A & T State University than Capitol College ($9,189 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at North Carolina A & T State University are 39.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,179 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at North Carolina A & T State University than Capitol College (92% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 42.2% larger than aid received North Carolina A & T State University ($14,332 vs. $10,082)
Capitol College vs. NCAT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or NCAT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between NCAT or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 113 points higher than at NCAT (910)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at NCAT (19)
- Accepted freshman NCAT students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than NCAT (56.4%)
Capitol College vs. NCAT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or NCAT? 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 NCAT and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at NCAT is higher than Capitol College (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $32,000 more per year than NCAT graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $38,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than NCAT graduates. ($25,736 vs. $29,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than NCAT graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NCAT 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/