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WVU Otterbein University Ohio University University of Mount Union Miami Ohio State ONU University of Dayton Wittenberg University LEC| Capitol College | Marietta College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Marietta, OH | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 1,198 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #500 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | marietta.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $36,956 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $36,956 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $11,946 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $22,895 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 85% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,467 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,044 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1130 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
Capitol College | Marietta College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 30% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Marietta 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
- Marietta College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (1,198 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Marietta College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Marietta College?
- Marietta College is 43.1% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($36,956.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.1% higher at Marietta College than Capitol College ($36,956.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marietta College than Capitol College ($22,895 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Marietta College are 7.3% lower than costs at Capitol College ($11,946 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Marietta College (90% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marietta College students is 100.9% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,786 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Marietta College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Marietta College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marietta College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Marietta College (1100) is 77 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Marietta College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Marietta College students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Marietta College has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Marietta College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Marietta 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 Marietta College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Marietta College is higher than Capitol College (51% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $18,200 more per year than Marietta College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $51,900)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Marietta College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Marietta College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Marietta College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/