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Overview |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Location | Laurel, MD | Millersville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 823 | 6,775 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #713 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | capitol-college.edu | millersville.edu | ||
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Costs |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $25,830 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,830 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,816 | $13,750 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,445 | $21,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,332 | $5,902 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 80% |
Admission |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 258 | 6,506 | ||
| Admitted | 166 | 6,013 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.3% | 92.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.3% | 20% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.26 | 3.21 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| SAT Range | 1100/1210 | |||
| 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 | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Graduation Rate | 37% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,100 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 60% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,736 | $25,485 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $263 |
Diversity |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % Men | 79% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 35% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Capitol College | Millersville University of Pennsylvania | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Capitol College based on total student enrollment (6,775 students vs. 823 students)
Capitol College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Capitol College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania?
- Capitol College is 169.9% more expensive to attend than Millersville University of Pennsylvania for in-state tuition ($25,830.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.9% higher at Capitol College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($25,830.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Millersville University of Pennsylvania than Capitol College ($21,076 vs. $25,445)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Capitol College are 7.3% lower than costs at Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($12,816 vs. $13,750)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Capitol College than Millersville University of Pennsylvania (90% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Capitol College students is 142.8% larger than aid received Millersville University of Pennsylvania ($14,332 vs. $5,902)
Capitol College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Capitol College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Millersville University of Pennsylvania or Capitol College .
- The average SAT score at Capitol College (1023) is 22 points higher than at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (1001)
- Incoming Capitol College students have at the same average ACT score (22) as students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (22)
- Accepted freshman Capitol College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.26) than students at Millersville University of Pennsylvania (3.21)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania has a higher acceptance rate (92.4%) than Capitol College (64.3%)
Capitol College vs. Millersville University of Pennsylvania Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Capitol College or Millersville University of Pennsylvania? 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 Millersville University of Pennsylvania and Capitol College.
- The graduation rate at Millersville University of Pennsylvania is higher than Capitol College (65% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from Capitol College earn on average $25,300 more per year than Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates after ten years. ($70,100 vs. $44,800)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $251 lower median federal student loan debt than Capitol College graduates. ($25,485 vs. $25,736)
- Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Capitol College graduates. ($263 vs. $266)
- More Millersville University of Pennsylvania graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Capitol College students, three years after graduation. (71% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/