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Overview |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Temple?
- Capitol College is 23.6% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.9% higher at Temple than Capitol College ($36,494.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Temple ($23,223 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 24.1% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,676 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Temple University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 49.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($17,745 vs. $11,891)
Capitol College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Temple? 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 Temple and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Capitol College (68% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $13,800 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $56,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/