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Overview |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Immaculata, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,361 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | immaculata.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $26,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $26,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,188 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $15,749 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,188 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,526 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 69.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1090/1260 | |||
| 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 | Immaculata University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 55% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $55,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Immaculata University | ||
| 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
- Immaculata University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,361 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Immaculata University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Immaculata University?
- Immaculata University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($26,900.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Immaculata University than Capitol College ($26,900.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Immaculata University ($25,445 vs. $29,188)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Immaculata University are 1.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,620 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Immaculata University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Immaculata University students is 9.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($15,749 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Immaculata University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Immaculata University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Immaculata University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 48 points higher than at Immaculata University (975)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Immaculata University (22)
- Accepted freshman Immaculata University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Immaculata University has a higher acceptance rate (69.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Immaculata University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Immaculata University? 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 Immaculata University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Immaculata University is higher than Capitol College (55% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Immaculata University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $55,200)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Immaculata University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Immaculata University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Immaculata University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/