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Overview |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Salem, OR | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,909 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | willamette.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,340 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $32,957 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $27,700 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,994 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,219 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 16.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $54,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 10% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Willamette University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Willamette University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,909 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Willamette University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Willamette University?
- Willamette University is 74.2% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($45,000.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 74.2% higher at Willamette University than Capitol College ($45,000.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Willamette University ($25,445 vs. $32,957)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 11.9% lower than costs at Willamette University ($12,816 vs. $14,340)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Willamette University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Willamette University students is 93.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($27,700 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Willamette University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Willamette University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Willamette University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Willamette University (1228) is 205 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Willamette University students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Willamette University students have a 0.71 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Willamette University has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Willamette University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Willamette 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 Willamette University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Willamette University is higher than Capitol College (77% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $15,800 more per year than Willamette University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $54,300)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Willamette University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Willamette University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Willamette University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/