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Overview |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Southfield, MI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,966 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | ltu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $38,370 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $38,370 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $32,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $19,658 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,537 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,078 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.44 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 68% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 18% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 7% |
Students |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 14% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Lawrence Technological University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Lawrence Technological University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,966 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Lawrence Technological University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Lawrence Technological University?
- Lawrence Technological University is 48.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($38,370.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.5% higher at Lawrence Technological University than Capitol College ($38,370.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Lawrence Technological University ($25,445 vs. $32,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence Technological University are 13.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,320 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence Technological University than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence Technological University students is 37.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($19,658 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Lawrence Technological University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Lawrence Technological University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence Technological University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Lawrence Technological University (1156) is 133 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Lawrence Technological University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Lawrence Technological University students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.44) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Lawrence Technological University has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Lawrence Technological University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Lawrence Technological 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 Lawrence Technological University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence Technological University is higher than Capitol College (44% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $10,300 more per year than Lawrence Technological University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $59,800)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence Technological University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Lawrence Technological University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (64% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/