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Overview |
Capitol College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | 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 | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Capitol College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | McDaniel 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 81.2% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.2% higher at McDaniel College than Capitol College ($46,800.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Capitol College ($23,733 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 4.2% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,302 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 171.1% larger than aid received Capitol College ($38,848 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 51 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or McDaniel 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 McDaniel College and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Capitol College (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $16,700 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $53,400)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/