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JMU VCU CNU Mason Longwood University William & Mary UVA Old Dominion Virginia Tech Randolph-Macon St. Mary's Roanoke College| Capitol College | University of Mary Washington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #283 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 93% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Mary Washington College?
- Capitol College is 189% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.1% higher at Mary Washington College than Capitol College ($25,858.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Capitol College ($21,863 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,090 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mary Washington than Capitol College (93% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 58.4% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($14,332 vs. $9,046)
Capitol College vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Washington (1110) is 87 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Mary Washington College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Capitol College (71% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $14,600 more per year than Mary Washington College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,736)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Mary Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/