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Overview |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Winston-Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 5,004 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #956 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | wssu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $3,401 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $14,057 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,220 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $14,097 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,350 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 86% |
Admission |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 7,628 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 5,598 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 73.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.01 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 14/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1050 | |||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $35,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 33% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $25,663 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $265 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 16% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 72% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | WSSU | ||
| 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
- Winston Salem State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (5,004 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. WSSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or WSSU?
- Capitol College is 659.5% more expensive to attend than WSSU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $3,401.00)
- Out of state tuition is 83.8% higher at Capitol College than Winston Salem State University ($25,830.00 vs. $14,057.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Winston Salem State University than Capitol College ($14,097 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Winston Salem State University are 14.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,220 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Winston Salem State University (90% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 71.6% larger than aid received Winston Salem State University ($14,332 vs. $8,350)
Capitol College vs. WSSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or WSSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WSSU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 153 points higher than at WSSU (870)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at WSSU (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at WSSU (3.01)
- WSSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. WSSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or WSSU? 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 WSSU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at WSSU is higher than Capitol College (41% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $34,400 more per year than WSSU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $35,700)
- Winston Salem State University students graduate with a $73 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,663 vs. $25,736)
- WSSU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($265 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WSSU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/