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Overview |
Capitol College | Stevenson University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Stevenson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | stevenson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Stevenson University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $36,036 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $36,036 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $27,600 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Stevenson University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,793 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,031 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 84.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 | Stevenson University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Stevenson University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $52,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Stevenson University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 27% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | Stevenson University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Stevenson 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
- Stevenson University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,483 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Stevenson University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Stevenson University?
- Stevenson University is 39.5% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($36,036.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.5% higher at Stevenson University than Capitol College ($36,036.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Stevenson University ($25,445 vs. $27,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 13% lower than costs at Stevenson University ($12,816 vs. $14,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevenson University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Stevenson University students is 97.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,258 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Stevenson University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Stevenson University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Stevenson University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 17 points higher than at Stevenson University (1006)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Stevenson University (22)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Stevenson University (3.1)
- Stevenson University has a higher acceptance rate (84.1%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Stevenson University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Stevenson 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 Stevenson University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Stevenson University is higher than Capitol College (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $18,000 more per year than Stevenson University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $52,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevenson University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevenson University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Stevenson University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/