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Overview |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.48 | ||
| 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 | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Misericordia University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,242 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Misericordia University?
- Misericordia University is 32% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($34,100.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at Misericordia University than Capitol College ($34,100.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capitol College than Misericordia University ($25,445 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 15.3% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,816 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Misericordia University students is 60.5% larger than aid received Capitol College ($23,008 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Misericordia University (1069) is 46 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Incoming Misericordia University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Capitol College (22)
- Accepted freshman Misericordia University students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Misericordia University? 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 Misericordia University and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Capitol College (64% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $18,100 more per year than Misericordia University graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $52,000)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Misericordia University graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Misericordia University graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University 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/