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Overview |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Dover, DE | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 5,826 | 823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #955 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | desu.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,038 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,960 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,108 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,886 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,881 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 90% |
Admission |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,109 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 3,904 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.9% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 36.7% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 830/1060 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 35% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,600 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 32% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,500 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $294 | $266 |
Diversity |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 11% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 75% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Delaware State University | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 46% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Delaware State University | 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
- Delaware State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (5,826 students vs. 823 students)
Delaware State University vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Delaware State University or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 267% more expensive to attend than Delaware State University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,038.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.3% higher at Capitol College than Delaware State University ($25,830.00 vs. $16,960.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Delaware State University than Capitol College ($11,886 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 10.1% lower than costs at Delaware State University ($12,816 vs. $14,108)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Delaware State University (90% vs. 76%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 3.2% larger than aid received Delaware State University ($14,332 vs. $13,881)
Delaware State University vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Delaware State University or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Delaware State University .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 131 points higher than at Delaware State University (892)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Delaware State University (19)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Delaware State University (3.09)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than Delaware State University (54.9%)
Delaware State University vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Delaware State University 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 Delaware State University.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Delaware State University (37% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $33,500 more per year than Delaware State University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $36,600)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $2,764 lower median federal student loan debt than Delaware State University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $28,500)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Delaware State University graduates. ($266 vs. $294)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Delaware State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/