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Overview |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,264 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,314 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,314 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,920 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,237 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,143 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 258 | ||
| Admitted | - | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $266 |
Diversity |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 1% |
Students |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Coe College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,264 students vs. 823 students)
Coe College vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or Capitol College?
- Coe College is 94.8% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($50,314.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 94.8% higher at Coe College than Capitol College ($50,314.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than Capitol College ($21,237 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 17.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,920 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 201% larger than aid received Capitol College ($43,143 vs. $14,332)
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 103 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
Coe College vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College or Capitol College? 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 Capitol College and Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Capitol College (69% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $22,000 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $48,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $2,369 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $28,105)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($266 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/