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Overview |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $273 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | YCP | ||
| 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
- York College Pennsylvania is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,656 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or YCP?
- Capitol College is 22.6% more expensive to attend than YCP for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.6% higher at Capitol College than York College Pennsylvania ($25,830.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Capitol College ($20,916 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 3.1% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,430 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 4.5% larger than aid received Capitol College ($14,978 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at York College Pennsylvania (1054) is 31 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming YCP students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or YCP? 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 YCP and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at YCP is higher than Capitol College (60% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $19,400 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $50,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $759 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,495)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($266 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/