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Overview |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Santa Barbara, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 279 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | antiochsb.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
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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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $293 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 32% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | - | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | - | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | AUSB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than AUSB based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 279 students)
McDaniel College vs. AUSB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or AUSB?
- McDaniel College is ?% more expensive to attend than AUSB for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at McDaniel College than Antioch University Santa Barbara ($46,800.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Antioch University Santa Barbara (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is ?% larger than aid received Antioch University Santa Barbara ($38,848 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or AUSB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between AUSB or McDaniel College .
McDaniel College vs. AUSB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or AUSB? 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 AUSB and McDaniel College.
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $14,400 more per year than AUSB graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $39,000)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than AUSB graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,375)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than AUSB graduates. ($279 vs. $293)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former AUSB students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/