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Overview |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Princess Anne, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 2,844 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #911 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | umes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $5,637 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $16,467 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $10,636 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $14,595 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $12,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 8,032 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 7,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.07 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 16/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 840/1010 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 31% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 7% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 10% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 75% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | UMES | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland Eastern Shore is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,844 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. UMES Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or UMES?
- Capitol College is 362.8% more expensive to attend than UMES for in-state tuition ($26,088.00 vs. $5,637.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.4% higher at Capitol College than University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($26,088.00 vs. $16,467.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Capitol College ($14,595 vs. $23,223)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Eastern Shore are 28.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($10,636 vs. $13,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Maryland Eastern Shore than Capitol College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 41.6% larger than aid received University of Maryland Eastern Shore ($17,745 vs. $12,530)
Capitol College vs. UMES Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or UMES? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMES or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 189 points higher than at UMES (834)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UMES (17)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UMES (3.07)
- UMES has a higher acceptance rate (90.4%) than Capitol College (77.9%)
Capitol College vs. UMES Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or UMES? 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 UMES and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than University of Maryland Eastern Shore (37% vs. 31%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,700 more per year than UMES graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than UMES graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than UMES graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMES students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/