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Mason Mount Saint Mary College SU VCU Mary Washington College Old Dominion JMU MBC Pace University-New York Virginia Tech RU University of Lynchburg| Capitol College | Marymount University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 98% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 970/1170 | |||
| 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 | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $258 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Marymount University | ||
| 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
- Marymount University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Marymount University?
- Marymount University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($35,950.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Marymount University than Capitol College ($35,950.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than Capitol College ($24,664 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 22.5% lower than costs at Marymount University ($12,816 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marymount University than Capitol College (98% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marymount University students is 82.7% larger than aid received Capitol College ($26,190 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 24 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman Marymount University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.38) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Marymount 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 Marymount University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Marymount University is higher than Capitol College (48% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $14,700 more per year than Marymount University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $55,400)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $736 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $25,736)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($258 vs. $266)
- More Marymount University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (66% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/