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Overview |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,882 | 683 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,672 | $30,360 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,672 | $30,360 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,594 | $10,425 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,088 | $19,762 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,979 | $24,629 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,856 | 929 | ||
| Admitted | 3,223 | 541 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 58.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 43.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $245 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 19% |
Students |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than D&E College based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 683 students)
McDaniel College vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or D&E College?
- McDaniel College is 60.3% more expensive to attend than D&E College for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- Out of state tuition is 60.3% higher at McDaniel College than Davis & Elkins College ($48,672.00 vs. $30,360.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than McDaniel College ($19,762 vs. $23,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 20.8% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($10,425 vs. $12,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Davis & Elkins College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 62.3% larger than aid received Davis & Elkins College ($39,979 vs. $24,629)
McDaniel College vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 146 points higher than at D&E College (928)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at D&E College (20)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than D&E College (58.2%)
McDaniel College vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or D&E 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 D&E College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Davis & Elkins College (74% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $15,900 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $3,288 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($23,712 vs. $27,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($245 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/