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Overview |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 227 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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 | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $124 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 35% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 227 students)
McDaniel College vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Centra College?
- McDaniel College is 406.5% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 406.5% higher at McDaniel College than Centra College ($46,800.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Centra College ($23,733 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 30.8% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($9,406 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Centra College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 498.1% larger than aid received Centra College ($38,848 vs. $6,495)
McDaniel College vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or McDaniel College .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Centra College (40%)
McDaniel College vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Centra 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 Centra College and McDaniel College.
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $8,600 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $14,958 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($12,042 vs. $27,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $155 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($124 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/