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Overview |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Franklin, MA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 902 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | dean.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,088 | $44,710 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,088 | $44,710 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,676 | $19,192 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,223 | $31,472 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,745 | $31,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 349 | 5,382 | ||
| Admitted | 272 | 3,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.9% | 73.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.7% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 2.88 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $35,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $16,353 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $169 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 15% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 18% |
Students |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 50% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Dean College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Dean College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,151 students vs. 902 students)
Capitol College vs. Dean College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Dean College?
- Dean College is 71.4% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($44,710.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- Out of state tuition is 71.4% higher at Dean College than Capitol College ($44,710.00 vs. $26,088.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Dean College ($23,223 vs. $31,472)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 40.3% lower than costs at Dean College ($13,676 vs. $19,192)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dean College than Capitol College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Dean College students is 77.3% larger than aid received Capitol College ($31,467 vs. $17,745)
Capitol College vs. Dean College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Dean College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dean College or Capitol College .
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Dean College (2.88)
- Capitol College has a higher acceptance rate (77.9%) than Dean College (73.7%)
Capitol College vs. Dean College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Dean 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 Dean College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Dean College is higher than Capitol College (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $34,900 more per year than Dean College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $35,200)
- Dean College students graduate with a $9,383 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($16,353 vs. $25,736)
- Dean College graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($169 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dean College students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/