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Overview |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Selma, AL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 389 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccal.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,920 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,920 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $5,700 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,313 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,307 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 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 applicable | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 0:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 3% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $25,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 12% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $36,870 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $381 | $279 |
Diversity |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 3% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | - | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | - | 27% | ||
Campus |
CCA | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than CCA based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 389 students)
CCA vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, CCA or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 371.8% more expensive to attend than CCA for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 371.8% higher at McDaniel College than Concordia College Selma ($46,800.00 vs. $9,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia College Selma than McDaniel College ($22,313 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia College Selma are 115.8% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($5,700 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Concordia College Selma (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 632% larger than aid received Concordia College Selma ($38,848 vs. $5,307)
Which college is harder to get into, CCA or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or CCA .
CCA vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, CCA 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 CCA.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Concordia College Selma (74% vs. 3%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $28,300 more per year than CCA graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $25,100)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $9,870 lower median federal student loan debt than CCA graduates. ($27,000 vs. $36,870)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $102 less per month on federal student loans than CCA graduates. ($279 vs. $381)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CCA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 12%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/