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Central State University Wiley College Franklin University Chamberlain College of Nursing-Houston GSU- Grambling Central Christian College of the Bible| Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Dallas, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 938 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | African Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | pqc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,398 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $7,398 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $7,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $8,994 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $12,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,048 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,173 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 57.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | C+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/17 | |||
| SAT Range | 855/1015 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 5% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $29,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 17% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | N/A |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 80% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Paul Quinn 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
- Paul Quinn College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (938 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Paul Quinn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Paul Quinn College?
- Capitol College is 249.1% more expensive to attend than Paul Quinn College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.1% higher at Capitol College than Paul Quinn College ($25,830.00 vs. $7,398.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paul Quinn College than Capitol College ($8,994 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paul Quinn College are 67.5% lower than costs at Capitol College ($7,650 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Paul Quinn College than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 18% larger than aid received Paul Quinn College ($14,332 vs. $12,150)
Capitol College vs. Paul Quinn College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Paul Quinn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Quinn College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 251 points higher than at Paul Quinn College (772)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Paul Quinn College (16)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.66 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Paul Quinn College (2.6)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Paul Quinn College (57.3%)
Capitol College vs. Paul Quinn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Paul Quinn 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 Paul Quinn College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Paul Quinn College (37% vs. 5%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $40,800 more per year than Paul Quinn College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $29,300)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Quinn College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 17%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/