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URI SHU Roger Williams University Bryant University Endicott College Johnson & Wales University-Providence Bridgewater State ECSU Salem State University Providence Salve Regina University Ithaca College| Capitol College | Rhode Island College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 5,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #720 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ric.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $9,481 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $25,014 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,414 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $11,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $7,537 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 62% |
Admission |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,921 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,432 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.08 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Mar 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $42,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,200 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $219 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | RIC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rhode Island College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (5,787 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. RIC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or RIC?
- Capitol College is 172.4% more expensive to attend than RIC for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $9,481.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.3% higher at Capitol College than Rhode Island College ($25,830.00 vs. $25,014.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rhode Island College than Capitol College ($11,014 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 4.7% lower than costs at Rhode Island College ($12,816 vs. $13,414)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Rhode Island College (90% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 90.2% larger than aid received Rhode Island College ($14,332 vs. $7,537)
Capitol College vs. RIC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or RIC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIC or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 110 points higher than at RIC (913)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at RIC (19)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at RIC (3.08)
- RIC has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. RIC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or RIC? 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 RIC and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at RIC is higher than Capitol College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $28,100 more per year than RIC graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $42,000)
- Rhode Island College students graduate with a $4,536 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,200 vs. $25,736)
- RIC graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($219 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIC students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/