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Overview |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 108 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ajula.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,394 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,394 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,864 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 100% |
Admission |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 3:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 44% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 44% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $279 |
Diversity |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 70% | 6% |
Students |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AJU | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than AJU based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 108 students)
AJU vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AJU or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 49.1% more expensive to attend than AJU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.1% higher at McDaniel College than American Jewish University ($46,800.00 vs. $31,394.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 20.8% lower than costs at American Jewish University ($12,302 vs. $14,864)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than American Jewish University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is ?% larger than aid received American Jewish University ($38,848 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, AJU or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or AJU .
AJU vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AJU or McDaniel College? 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 McDaniel College and AJU.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than American Jewish University (74% vs. 44%)
- American Jewish University students graduate with a $8,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($18,750 vs. $27,000)
- AJU graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($193 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AJU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 44%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/