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Franciscan Nova FGCU UT BAC Florida Southern Flagler University of St Thomas OSU Colorado State Lake Forest College| Capitol College | Ave Maria University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Ave Maria, FL | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,310 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #598 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | avemaria.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $25,168 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $25,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,078 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $21,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,404 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 44.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 23.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1018/1240 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 41% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $22,428 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $231 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 13% |
Students |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | AMU | ||
| 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
- Ave Maria University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,310 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. AMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or AMU?
- Capitol College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than AMU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Capitol College than Ave Maria University ($25,830.00 vs. $25,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ave Maria University than Capitol College ($21,078 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 4.6% lower than costs at Ave Maria University ($12,816 vs. $13,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ave Maria University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ave Maria University students is 48.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($21,341 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. AMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or AMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AMU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Ave Maria University (1098) is 75 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming AMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman AMU students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (64.3%) than AMU (44.2%)
Capitol College vs. AMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or AMU? 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 AMU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at AMU is higher than Capitol College (41% vs. 37%)
- Ave Maria University students graduate with a $3,308 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($22,428 vs. $25,736)
- AMU graduates are paying $35 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($231 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AMU students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/