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Overview |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Institute, WV | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,785 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1009 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | wvstateu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $8,122 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $13,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,214 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $11,684 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,482 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 90% |
Admission |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,775 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,669 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 96.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1065 | |||
| 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 | WVSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 25% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $32,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $240 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | WVSU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- West Virginia State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,785 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. WVSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or WVSU?
- Capitol College is 218% more expensive to attend than WVSU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $8,122.00)
- Out of state tuition is 87% higher at Capitol College than West Virginia State University ($25,830.00 vs. $13,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia State University than Capitol College ($11,684 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Virginia State University are 4.9% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,214 vs. $12,816)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College as West Virginia State University (90% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 51.1% larger than aid received West Virginia State University ($14,332 vs. $9,482)
Capitol College vs. WVSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or WVSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WVSU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 96 points higher than at WVSU (927)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WVSU (20)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at WVSU (3.24)
- WVSU has a higher acceptance rate (96.2%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. WVSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or WVSU? 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 WVSU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than West Virginia State University (37% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $37,400 more per year than WVSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $32,700)
- West Virginia State University students graduate with a $2,486 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($23,250 vs. $25,736)
- WVSU graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($240 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WVSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/