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Overview |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Staten Island, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 10,248 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $20,055 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $7,217 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $8,061 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 49% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $13,987 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $144 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Staten Island | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY College of Staten Island is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (10,248 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Staten Island Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Staten Island?
- McDaniel College is 575.3% more expensive to attend than Staten Island for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 214.5% higher at McDaniel College than CUNY College of Staten Island ($46,800.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY College of Staten Island than McDaniel College ($7,217 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 63% lower than costs at CUNY College of Staten Island ($12,302 vs. $20,055)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than CUNY College of Staten Island (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 381.9% larger than aid received CUNY College of Staten Island ($38,848 vs. $8,061)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Staten Island? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Staten Island or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Staten Island (3.0)
McDaniel College vs. Staten Island Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Staten Island? 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 Staten Island and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than CUNY College of Staten Island (74% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $8,300 more per year than Staten Island graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,100)
- CUNY College of Staten Island students graduate with a $13,013 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($13,987 vs. $27,000)
- Staten Island graduates are paying $135 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($144 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Staten Island students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/