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Overview |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,860 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1021 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | vuu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $10,530 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $10,530 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $9,286 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,057 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,597 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 69% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,386 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,533 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 11.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 813/990 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $33,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 19% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $33,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $348 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 1% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 94% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Virginia Union University | ||
| 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 Union University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,860 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Virginia Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Virginia Union University?
- Capitol College is 145.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Union University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.3% higher at Capitol College than Virginia Union University ($25,830.00 vs. $10,530.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Union University than Capitol College ($21,057 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Union University are 38% lower than costs at Capitol College ($9,286 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Virginia Union University (90% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 66.7% larger than aid received Virginia Union University ($14,332 vs. $8,597)
Capitol College vs. Virginia Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Virginia Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Union University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 251 points higher than at Virginia Union University (772)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Virginia Union University (16)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Virginia Union University (2.71)
- Virginia Union University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Virginia Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Virginia Union University? 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 Virginia Union University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Virginia Union University (37% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $36,800 more per year than Virginia Union University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $33,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $8,014 lower median federal student loan debt than Virginia Union University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $33,750)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $82 less per month on federal student loans than Virginia Union University graduates. ($266 vs. $348)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Union University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 19%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/