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City Tech York Lehman Brooklyn College SFC John Jay Queens College| Capitol College | CUNY Medgar Evers College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,640 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $17,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $8,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 97% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 11,553 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 10,126 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 5.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 39% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $38,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 41% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $9,033 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $93 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 29% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 71% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Medgar | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Medgar Evers College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,640 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Medgar Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Medgar ?
- Capitol College is 272.7% more expensive to attend than Medgar for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Capitol College than CUNY Medgar Evers College ($25,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Capitol College ($8,250 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 39.8% lower than costs at CUNY Medgar Evers College ($12,816 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Medgar Evers College than Capitol College (97% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 69.3% larger than aid received CUNY Medgar Evers College ($14,332 vs. $8,467)
Capitol College vs. Medgar Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Medgar ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Medgar or Capitol College .
- Medgar has a higher acceptance rate (87.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Medgar Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Medgar ? 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 Medgar and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Medgar is higher than Capitol College (39% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $31,700 more per year than Medgar graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $38,400)
- CUNY Medgar Evers College students graduate with a $16,703 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($9,033 vs. $25,736)
- Medgar graduates are paying $173 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($93 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Medgar students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 41%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/