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Misericordia University Wilkes DeSales University Penn State MBC FDU Immaculata University Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Lycoming College| Capitol College | Marywood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 2,729 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #587 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | marywood.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $36,430 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $36,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $14,696 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $22,504 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $28,401 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 100% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 2,645 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 2,136 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 80.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1200 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $41,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Marywood | ||
| 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
- Marywood University is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (2,729 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Marywood Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Marywood?
- Marywood University is 41% more expensive to attend than Capitol College for in-state tuition ($36,430.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41% higher at Marywood than Capitol College ($36,430.00 vs. $25,830.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marywood University than Capitol College ($22,504 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 14.7% lower than costs at Marywood University ($12,816 vs. $14,696)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Marywood University than Capitol College (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Marywood University students is 98.2% larger than aid received Capitol College ($28,401 vs. $14,332)
Capitol College vs. Marywood Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Marywood? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marywood or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Marywood University (1025) is 2 points higher than at Capitol College (1023)
- Accepted freshman Marywood students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Capitol College (3.26)
- Marywood has a higher acceptance rate (80.8%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Marywood Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Marywood? 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 Marywood and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Marywood is higher than Capitol College (62% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $29,000 more per year than Marywood graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $41,100)
- Capitol College students graduate with a $1,264 lower median federal student loan debt than Marywood graduates. ($25,736 vs. $27,000)
- Capitol College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Marywood graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Marywood graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/