Capitol Technology University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly

Comparable Facts

Compare Capitol Technology University in Laurel, MD with Penn State Fayette Eberly in Lemont Furnace, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Capitol Technology University is larger than Penn State Fayette- Eberly based on total student enrollment (1,065 students vs. 405 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Capitol Technology University is located in Laurel, MD (Large Suburban setting); Penn State Fayette Eberly is in Lemont Furnace, PA (Rural Fringe setting).
• Capitol Technology University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Penn State Fayette Eberly is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Capitol Technology University 9:1; Penn State Fayette Eberly 9:1.

Capitol Technology University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Capitol Technology University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly than Capitol Technology University ($15,112 vs. $21,863).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol Technology University are 13.9% lower than at Penn State Fayette Eberly ($13,152 vs. $15,274).
• Capitol Technology University is 91.5% more expensive for in-state tuition than Penn State Fayette- Eberly (about $13,184 more per year; $27,592.00 vs. $14,408.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 14.3% higher at Capitol Technology University than at Penn State Fayette Eberly (about $3,458 more per year; $27,592.00 vs. $24,134.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Capitol Technology University than at Penn State Fayette Eberly (91% vs. 88%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol Technology University students is 111.2% larger than aid received by Penn State Fayette Eberly students ($20,369 vs. $9,644).

Capitol Technology University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Capitol Technology University or Penn State Fayette- Eberly? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Penn State Fayette- Eberly and Capitol Technology University.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresPenn State Fayette Eberly 1120/1250.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Capitol Technology University - Test-free; Penn State Fayette- Eberly - Test optional.
• Penn State Fayette- Eberly has a higher acceptance rate (95.5%) than Capitol Technology University (74.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 16.6% at Capitol Technology University vs. 14% at Penn State Fayette- Eberly.

Capitol Technology University vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Capitol Technology University and Penn State Fayette- Eberly? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Penn State Fayette Eberly's six-year graduation rate (42%) is higher than Capitol Technology University's (37%).
• Graduates from Capitol Technology University earn a median of about $14,800 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly graduates about ten years after starting college ($70,100 vs. $55,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Capitol Technology University graduates have a $1,082 lower median loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly graduates ($25,736 vs. $26,818).
• Among borrowers, Capitol Technology University graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than Penn State Fayette- Eberly graduates ($266 vs. $277).
• More Penn State Fayette- Eberly graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol Technology University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.