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Overview |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Petersburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 5,190 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #930 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | vsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $5,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $17,038 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $12,966 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $16,184 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $12,300 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 92% |
Admission |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 10,577 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 9,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 89.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 14/20 | |||
| SAT Range | 800/1050 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 40% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 28% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $29,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $305 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | VSU | ||
| 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
- Virginia State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (5,190 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. VSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or VSU?
- Capitol College is 370.9% more expensive to attend than VSU for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $5,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 53.1% higher at Capitol College than Virginia State University ($26,088.00 vs. $17,038.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia State University than Capitol College ($16,184 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia State University are 5.5% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,966 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Virginia State University (98% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 44.3% larger than aid received Virginia State University ($17,745 vs. $12,300)
Capitol College vs. VSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or VSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VSU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 166 points higher than at VSU (857)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at VSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.41 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at VSU (2.85)
- VSU has a higher acceptance rate (89.1%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. VSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or VSU? 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 VSU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at VSU is higher than Capitol College (40% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $33,400 more per year than VSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $36,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $3,764 lower median federal student loan debt than VSU graduates. ($25,736 vs. $29,500)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than VSU graduates. ($266 vs. $305)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/