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Saint Vincent College Stevenson University Maryland TU UMBC McDaniel College Salisbury St. Mary's Longwood University MMC University of Lynchburg Elizabethtown College| Capitol College | Mount St Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Emmitsburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,456 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #426 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | msmary.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $44,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $44,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,320 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $24,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $36,155 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,346 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,458 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1250 | |||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $268 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Mount St. Mary's 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
- Mount St Mary's University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,456 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Mount St. Mary's University?
- Mount St Mary's University is 71.6% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($44,330.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.6% higher at Mount St. Mary's University than Capitol College ($44,330.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount St Mary's University than Capitol College ($24,379 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 11.7% lower than costs at Mount St Mary's University ($12,816 vs. $14,320)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mount St Mary's University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Mount St Mary's University students is 152.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($36,155 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Mount St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mount St. Mary's University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 10 points higher than at Mount St. Mary's University (1013)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Mount St. Mary's University (21)
- Accepted freshman Mount St. Mary's University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.36) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Mount St. Mary's University has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Mount St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Mount St. Mary's 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 Mount St. Mary's University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Mount St. Mary's University is higher than Capitol College (76% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Mount St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $56,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $264 lower median federal student loan debt than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $26,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Mount St. Mary's University graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Mount St. Mary's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/