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Overview |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Staunton, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,957 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1040 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | mbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $31,611 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $31,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $10,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $18,746 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $24,389 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | - | ||
| Admitted | 166 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | |||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
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Academics |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 79% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 23% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | MBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Mary Baldwin College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,957 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. MBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or MBC?
- Mary Baldwin College is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($31,611.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at MBC than Capitol College ($31,611.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mary Baldwin College than Capitol College ($18,746 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mary Baldwin College are 24.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,320 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mary Baldwin College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mary Baldwin College students is 70.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($24,389 vs. $14,332)
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or MBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between MBC or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 14 points higher than at MBC (1009)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at MBC (22)
- Accepted freshman MBC students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
Capitol College vs. MBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or MBC? 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 MBC and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at MBC is higher than Capitol College (49% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,700 more per year than MBC graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $38,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than MBC graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than MBC graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former MBC 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/