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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Capitol College | Towson University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | TU | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Towson, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 19,793 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | towson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | TU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $7,238 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $23,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,642 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $14,443 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $11,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 74% |
Admission |
Capitol College | TU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 17,770 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 13,967 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Capitol College | TU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | TU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $17,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $183 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | TU | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 3% |
Students |
Capitol College | TU | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | TU | ||
| 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
- Towson University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. TU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or TU?
- Capitol College is 256.9% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.1% higher at Capitol College than Towson University ($25,830.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Capitol College ($14,443 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 6.4% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,816 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Towson University (90% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 25.6% larger than aid received Towson University ($14,332 vs. $11,415)
Capitol College vs. TU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or TU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TU or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 58 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming TU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. TU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or TU? 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 TU and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at TU is higher than Capitol College (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $16,600 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $7,986 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $25,736)
- TU graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($183 vs. $266)
- More TU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/