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Overview |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Clarks Summit, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 552 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | bbc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $29,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $29,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $7,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $16,176 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $19,782 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 342 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 65.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 34.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.31 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $33,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $17,688 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $182 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 57% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | BBC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than BBC based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 552 students)
McDaniel College vs. BBC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or BBC?
- McDaniel College is 57.6% more expensive to attend than BBC for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.6% higher at McDaniel College than Clarks Summit University ($46,800.00 vs. $29,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarks Summit University than McDaniel College ($16,176 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clarks Summit University are 68.5% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($7,300 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Clarks Summit University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 96.4% larger than aid received Clarks Summit University ($38,848 vs. $19,782)
McDaniel College vs. BBC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or BBC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BBC or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at BBC (3.31)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than BBC (65.2%)
McDaniel College vs. BBC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or BBC? 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 BBC and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Clarks Summit University (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $19,600 more per year than BBC graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $33,800)
- Clarks Summit University students graduate with a $9,312 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($17,688 vs. $27,000)
- BBC graduates are paying $97 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($182 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former BBC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/