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Overview |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Alma, MI | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | alma.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $45,346 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $45,346 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $12,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $23,995 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $34,736 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 3,372 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 2,180 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 64.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Alma College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Alma 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 Alma College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,260 students)
McDaniel College vs. Alma College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Alma College?
- McDaniel College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than Alma College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at McDaniel College than Alma College ($46,800.00 vs. $45,346.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Alma College ($23,733 vs. $23,995)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 2.6% lower than costs at Alma College ($12,302 vs. $12,624)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Alma College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 11.8% larger than aid received Alma College ($38,848 vs. $34,736)
McDaniel College vs. Alma College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Alma College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alma College or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at Alma College (1110) is 36 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Alma College (24)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Alma College (3.5)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Alma College (64.7%)
McDaniel College vs. Alma College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Alma 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 Alma College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Alma College (74% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $5,100 more per year than Alma College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $48,300)
- Alma College and McDaniel College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alma College and McDaniel College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alma College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/