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Overview |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Worcester, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | assumption.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $46,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $46,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,562 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $28,911 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $32,492 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,035 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,321 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 11.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.45 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $57,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 11% |
Students |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Assumption College | ||
| 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
- Assumption College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,059 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Assumption College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Assumption College?
- Assumption College is 80.7% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.7% higher at Assumption College than Capitol College ($46,680.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Assumption College ($25,445 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 13.6% lower than costs at Assumption College ($12,816 vs. $14,562)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 126.7% larger than aid received Capitol College ($32,492 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Assumption College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Assumption College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Assumption College or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Assumption College students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.45) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Assumption College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Assumption 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 Assumption College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Assumption College is higher than Capitol College (67% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $12,300 more per year than Assumption College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $57,800)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/