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Overview |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Brooklyn, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 13,087 | ||
| 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 | City Tech | ||
| 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 | $6,406 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $8,797 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 21,335 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 17,452 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 81.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 17.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 24% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $43,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $10,613 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $109 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 32% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | City Tech | ||
| 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (13,087 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. City Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or City Tech?
- Capitol College is 272.7% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.6% higher at Capitol College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($25,830.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Capitol College ($6,406 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 39.8% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($12,816 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 62.9% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($14,332 vs. $8,797)
Capitol College vs. City Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or City Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between City Tech or Capitol College .
- City Tech has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. City Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or City Tech? 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 City Tech and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (37% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $27,100 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,123 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $25,736)
- City Tech graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($109 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/