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Overview |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Morristown, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,122 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | cse.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $32,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $32,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $21,689 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $29,905 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 1,966 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1,414 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 71.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.12 | ||
| 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 required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 32% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | CSE | ||
| 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 CSE based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,122 students)
McDaniel College vs. CSE Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or CSE?
- McDaniel College is 42.2% more expensive to attend than CSE for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.2% higher at McDaniel College than College of Saint Elizabeth ($46,800.00 vs. $32,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of Saint Elizabeth than McDaniel College ($21,689 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 3.6% lower than costs at College of Saint Elizabeth ($12,302 vs. $12,744)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than College of Saint Elizabeth (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 29.9% larger than aid received College of Saint Elizabeth ($38,848 vs. $29,905)
McDaniel College vs. CSE Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or CSE? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CSE or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 268 points higher than at CSE (806)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at CSE (3.12)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than CSE (71.9%)
McDaniel College vs. CSE Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or CSE? 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 CSE and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than College of Saint Elizabeth (74% vs. 58%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,900 more per year than CSE graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,500)
- College of Saint Elizabeth students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CSE graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CSE students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/