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Overview |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 5,544 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | csp.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $24,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $24,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $17,776 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $16,487 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 2,536 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1,752 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 69.1%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 17.2%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.14 | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,405 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $231 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 26% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Concordia University-Saint Paul | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Concordia University Saint Paul is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (5,544 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Concordia University-Saint Paul?
- McDaniel College is 91.8% more expensive to attend than Concordia University-Saint Paul for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91.8% higher at McDaniel College than Concordia University Saint Paul ($46,800.00 vs. $24,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Concordia University Saint Paul than McDaniel College ($17,776 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Concordia University Saint Paul are 20.6% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($10,200 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Concordia University Saint Paul (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 135.6% larger than aid received Concordia University Saint Paul ($38,848 vs. $16,487)
McDaniel College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Concordia University-Saint Paul or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.5 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Concordia University-Saint Paul (3.14)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Concordia University-Saint Paul (69.1%)
McDaniel College vs. Concordia University-Saint Paul Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Concordia University-Saint Paul? 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 Concordia University-Saint Paul and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Concordia University Saint Paul (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Concordia University Saint Paul earn on average $4,000 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $53,400)
- Concordia University Saint Paul students graduate with a $4,595 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($22,405 vs. $27,000)
- Concordia University-Saint Paul graduates are paying $48 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($231 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Concordia University-Saint Paul students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/