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Overview |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Frostburg, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 4,067 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #677 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | frostburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $6,974 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $21,854 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,140 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $16,114 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $9,667 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 3,976 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,494 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 87.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 14.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 980/1200 | |||
| 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 | Frostburg State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $222 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 31% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Frostburg State University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Frostburg State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (4,067 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Frostburg State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Frostburg State University?
- Capitol College is 270.4% more expensive to attend than Frostburg State University for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $6,974.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.2% higher at Capitol College than Frostburg State University ($25,830.00 vs. $21,854.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Frostburg State University than Capitol College ($16,114 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Frostburg State University are 5.6% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,140 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Frostburg State University than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 48.3% larger than aid received Frostburg State University ($14,332 vs. $9,667)
Capitol College vs. Frostburg State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Frostburg State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Frostburg State University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 68 points higher than at Frostburg State University (955)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Frostburg State University (20)
- Accepted freshman Frostburg State University students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Frostburg State University has a higher acceptance rate (87.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Frostburg State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Frostburg State University? 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 Frostburg State University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Frostburg State University is higher than Capitol College (45% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $24,200 more per year than Frostburg State University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $45,900)
- Frostburg State University students graduate with a $4,236 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $25,736)
- Frostburg State University graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($222 vs. $266)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Frostburg State University students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/