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Overview |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | West Liberty, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #897 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | westliberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $8,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $17,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $13,788 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $5,824 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 85% |
Admission |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 1,706 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,264 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 74.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 34.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 6/9 | |||
| SAT Range | 888/1130 | |||
| 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 | West Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $37,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $24,617 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $254 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 12% |
Students |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 37% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | West Liberty University | ||
| 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
- West Liberty University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,315 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. West Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or West Liberty University?
- Capitol College is 196.4% more expensive to attend than West Liberty University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $8,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.1% higher at Capitol College than West Liberty University ($25,830.00 vs. $17,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Liberty University than Capitol College ($13,788 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Liberty University are 27.9% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,020 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than West Liberty University (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 146.1% larger than aid received West Liberty University ($14,332 vs. $5,824)
Capitol College vs. West Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or West Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Liberty University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 39 points higher than at West Liberty University (984)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at West Liberty University (21)
- Accepted freshman West Liberty University students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- West Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (74.1%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. West Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or West Liberty 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 West Liberty University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at West Liberty University is higher than Capitol College (46% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $32,200 more per year than West Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $37,900)
- West Liberty University students graduate with a $1,119 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($24,617 vs. $25,736)
- West Liberty University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($254 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/