Head-to-Head Analysis
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Updated January 2026 • Laurel, MD & Suffern, NY
When students choose between Capitol Technology University and Yeshiva Shaarei Torah Of Rockland, they're choosing between fundamentally different educational paths. Capitol Tech offers engineering and technology programs in Maryland for students entering technical careers.
Yeshiva provides religious studies education in New York for students pursuing rabbinical or religious leadership roles. These institutions serve distinct communities with different definitions of educational success and career outcomes.
Median Student Debt at Graduation
$20,264
federal loans
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federal loans
Median Parent PLUS Loans
$24,038
borrowed by parents
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borrowed by parents
Capitol Tech is predominantly Computer Science-focused, with program mix including 28% Engineering and 12% Business. The largest programs include Computer/Information Technology Administration (37 graduates), Computer Sciences (17), and Electrical Engineering (14).
Yeshiva Shaarei Torah concentrates on Philosophy and religious studies, with Religion/Religious Studies as the primary program (14 graduates). These program differences explain the distinct career trajectories and earning patterns between the institutions.
For students pursuing engineering and technology careers, Capitol Tech delivers specialized technical training at $24,678/year with strong earnings outcomes ($85,035 median). For students called to religious studies and rabbinical leadership, Yeshiva offers focused religious education at $15,444/year with excellent earnings outcomes ($89,548 median) and minimal debt.
These institutions serve different communities and career paths — the 'winner' depends entirely on your educational mission. If you're seeking technical training for engineering careers, Capitol Tech provides that pathway.
If you're pursuing religious scholarship and leadership, Yeshiva offers that calling. The choice reflects your personal and professional direction more than a financial comparison.
Key Takeaway
The numbers are close, but the best school depends on your goals, values, and career aspirations.
This comparison was generated using Azimuth's proprietary ROI framework, developed by founder Daniel Rogers. Our methodology transforms federal education data into actionable insights for families.
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