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SCSU Fairfield University Post University SHU Quinnipiac University of Bridgeport| Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
| Location | New Haven, CT | Laurel, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,275 | 823 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albertus.edu | capitol-college.edu | ||
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Costs |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,682 | $25,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,682 | $25,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,046 | $12,816 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,469 | $25,445 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,016 | $14,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 90% |
Admission |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,487 | 258 | ||
| Admitted | 1,197 | 166 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 64.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 28.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.11 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 20, 2025 |
Academics |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 51% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $70,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $25,736 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $266 |
Diversity |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 79% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 32% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 1% |
Students |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Albertus Magnus College | Capitol College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Albertus Magnus College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,275 students vs. 823 students)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Capitol College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Albertus Magnus College or Capitol College?
- Albertus Magnus College is 42% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($36,682.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42% higher at Albertus Magnus College than Capitol College ($36,682.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Albertus Magnus College ($25,445 vs. $27,469)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 17.4% lower than costs at Albertus Magnus College ($12,816 vs. $15,046)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Albertus Magnus College than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Albertus Magnus College students is 81.5% larger than aid received Capitol College ($26,016 vs. $14,332)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Capitol College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Albertus Magnus College or Capitol College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Capitol College or Albertus Magnus College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Albertus Magnus College (3.11)
- Albertus Magnus College has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Albertus Magnus College vs. Capitol College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Albertus Magnus College 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 Albertus Magnus College.
- The graduation rate at Albertus Magnus College is higher than Capitol College (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $14,900 more per year than Albertus Magnus College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $55,200)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $3,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $29,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $33 less per month on federal student loans than Albertus Magnus College graduates. ($266 vs. $299)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Albertus Magnus College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/