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Overview |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Riverdale, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | manhattan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $44,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $44,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $18,440 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $29,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $31,882 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 9,930 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 8,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 9.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | |||
| 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 | Aug 31, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $66,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Manhattan College | ||
| 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
- Manhattan College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,575 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Manhattan College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Manhattan College?
- Manhattan College is 70.7% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($44,100.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.7% higher at Manhattan College than Capitol College ($44,100.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Manhattan College ($25,445 vs. $29,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 43.9% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($12,816 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Manhattan College students is 122.5% larger than aid received Capitol College ($31,882 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Manhattan College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Manhattan College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Manhattan College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Manhattan College (1097) is 74 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Manhattan College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Manhattan College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Manhattan 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 Manhattan College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Manhattan College is higher than Capitol College (72% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $66,700)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Manhattan College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Manhattan College graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Manhattan College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/