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Overview |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Dallas, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,617 | 2,242 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #543 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capital.edu | misericordia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,900 | $34,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,900 | $34,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,308 | $14,776 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,439 | $27,033 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,469 | $23,008 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,370 | 2,196 | ||
| Admitted | 3,153 | 1,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 18.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 960/1186 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,300 | $52,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Capital University | Misericordia University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Capital University is larger than than Misericordia University based on total student enrollment (2,617 students vs. 2,242 students)
Capital University vs. Misericordia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capital University or Misericordia University?
- Capital University is 17% more expensive to attend than Misericordia University for in-state tuition ($39,900.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17% higher at Capital University than Misericordia University ($39,900.00 vs. $34,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Capital University than Misericordia University ($24,439 vs. $27,033)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capital University are 20.1% lower than costs at Misericordia University ($12,308 vs. $14,776)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Misericordia University than Capital University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capital University students is 23.7% larger than aid received Misericordia University ($28,469 vs. $23,008)
Capital University vs. Misericordia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capital University or Misericordia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Misericordia University or Capital University .
- The average SAT score at Capital University (1133) is 64 points higher than at Misericordia University (1069)
- Incoming Capital University students have at the same average ACT score (25) as students at Misericordia University (25)
- Accepted freshman Capital University students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Misericordia University (3.48)
- Misericordia University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Capital University (72.2%)
Capital University vs. Misericordia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capital University 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 Capital University.
- The graduation rate at Misericordia University is higher than Capital University (64% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Misericordia University earn on average $4,700 more per year than Capital University graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $47,300)
- Misericordia University and Capital University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Misericordia University and Capital University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Misericordia University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capital University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/