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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate NC State| Capitol College | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 29% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
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| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $237 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 136.2% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 136.2% higher at Wake Forest than Capitol College ($61,012.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Wake Forest ($25,445 vs. $26,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 29.9% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($12,816 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Wake Forest University (90% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 278.4% larger than aid received Capitol College ($54,233 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Capitol College .
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Capitol College vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Capitol College (88% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $7,100 more per year than Capitol College graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $70,100)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $2,736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,000 vs. $25,736)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($237 vs. $266)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/