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Overview |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Murfreesboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 886 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | chowan.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $25,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $25,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $9,650 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $17,334 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $20,580 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 2,259 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1,958 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 2.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1085 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 30% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $34,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 32% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $35,150 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $363 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 59% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 41% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 17% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 71% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 46% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Chowan University | ||
| 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 Chowan University based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 886 students)
McDaniel College vs. Chowan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Chowan University?
- McDaniel College is 80.8% more expensive to attend than Chowan University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.8% higher at McDaniel College than Chowan University ($46,800.00 vs. $25,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Chowan University than McDaniel College ($17,334 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Chowan University are 27.5% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($9,650 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Chowan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 88.8% larger than aid received Chowan University ($38,848 vs. $20,580)
McDaniel College vs. Chowan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Chowan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Chowan University or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 301 points higher than at Chowan University (773)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Chowan University (16)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Chowan University (2.89)
- Chowan University has a higher acceptance rate (86.7%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Chowan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Chowan University? 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 Chowan University and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Chowan University (74% vs. 30%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $18,800 more per year than Chowan University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $34,600)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $8,150 lower median federal student loan debt than Chowan University graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,150)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $84 less per month on federal student loans than Chowan University graduates. ($279 vs. $363)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Chowan University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 32%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/