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TU UMES UMBC Daemen College Culinary Institute of America Morgan State Bowie State University Frostburg State University Maryland Salisbury| University of Baltimore | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UB | Capitol College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,288 | 823 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ubalt.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
UB | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,296 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,746 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,350 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,122 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,544 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 90% |
Admission |
UB | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 150 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 134 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.3% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.89 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 920/1050 | |||
| 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 |
UB | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UB | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,600 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 45% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $266 |
Diversity |
UB | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 47% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UB | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 15% | ||
Campus |
UB | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Baltimore is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,288 students vs. 823 students)
UB vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UB or Capitol College?
- Capitol College is 254% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,296.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.5% higher at Capitol College than University of Baltimore ($25,830.00 vs. $20,746.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Baltimore than Capitol College ($18,122 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 51% lower than costs at University of Baltimore ($12,816 vs. $19,350)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than University of Baltimore (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 90% larger than aid received University of Baltimore ($14,332 vs. $7,544)
UB vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UB or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or UB .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 51 points higher than at UB (972)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at UB (21)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at UB (2.89)
- UB has a higher acceptance rate (89.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
UB vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UB or Capitol 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 Capitol College and UB.
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $9,500 more per year than UB graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $60,600)
- University of Baltimore students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,736)
- UB graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 45%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/