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RPI Clark University Holy Cross RIT Stevens Northeastern Worcester State University UMass Purdue BU UConn Western New England University| Capitol College | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 7,308 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | wpi.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $56,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $56,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $16,544 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $46,876 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $27,059 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 96% |
Admission |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 11,599 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 6,667 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 57.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $82,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 92% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 63% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | WPI | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (7,308 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. WPI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or WPI?
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute is 116.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($56,000.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 116.8% higher at WPI than Capitol College ($56,000.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than WPI ($25,445 vs. $46,876)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 29.1% lower than costs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute ($12,816 vs. $16,544)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Worcester Polytechnic Institute than Capitol College (96% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Worcester Polytechnic Institute students is 88.8% larger than aid received Capitol College ($27,059 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. WPI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or WPI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WPI or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman WPI students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than WPI (57.5%)
Capitol College vs. WPI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or WPI? 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 WPI and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at WPI is higher than Capitol College (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn on average $12,600 more per year than Capitol College graduates after ten years. ($82,700 vs. $70,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than WPI graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than WPI graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More WPI graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/