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Overview |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Baltimore, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 9,101 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #1012 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | morgan.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $5,477 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $15,948 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $12,162 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $13,956 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $12,738 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 99% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 16,845 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 14,382 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/21 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1060 | |||
| 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 | Apr 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 28% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $40,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 22% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $320 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 43% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 83% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 47% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 51% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Morgan State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Morgan State University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (9,101 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Morgan State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Morgan State?
- Capitol College is 371.6% more expensive to attend than Morgan State for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $5,477.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62% higher at Capitol College than Morgan State University ($25,830.00 vs. $15,948.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Morgan State University than Capitol College ($13,956 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Morgan State University are 5.4% lower than costs at Capitol College ($12,162 vs. $12,816)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Morgan State University than Capitol College (99% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 12.5% larger than aid received Morgan State University ($14,332 vs. $12,738)
Capitol College vs. Morgan State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Morgan State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Morgan State or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 145 points higher than at Morgan State (878)
- Incoming Capitol College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (22) than students at Morgan State (18)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.16 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Morgan State (3.1)
- Morgan State has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Morgan State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Morgan State? 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 Morgan State and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Capitol College is higher than Morgan State University (37% vs. 28%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,200 more per year than Morgan State graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $40,900)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $5,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Morgan State graduates. ($25,736 vs. $31,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Morgan State graduates. ($266 vs. $320)
- More Capitol College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Morgan State students, three years after graduation. (60% vs. 22%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/