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Overview |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Elizabeth City, NC | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 2,149 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #964 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | ecsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $1,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $5,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $8,727 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $4,120 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $8,877 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 3,927 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 2,912 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 74.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.16 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 850/1070 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 30, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $30,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 23% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,125 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $270 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 74% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 32% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | ECSU | ||
| 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 ECSU based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 2,149 students)
McDaniel College vs. ECSU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or ECSU?
- McDaniel College is 4,580% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $1,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 836% higher at McDaniel College than Elizabeth City State University ($46,800.00 vs. $5,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elizabeth City State University than McDaniel College ($4,120 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elizabeth City State University are 41% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,727 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Elizabeth City State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 337.6% larger than aid received Elizabeth City State University ($38,848 vs. $8,877)
McDaniel College vs. ECSU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or ECSU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ECSU or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 230 points higher than at ECSU (844)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at ECSU (18)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at ECSU (3.16)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than ECSU (74.2%)
McDaniel College vs. ECSU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or ECSU? 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 ECSU and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Elizabeth City State University (74% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $22,700 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $30,700)
- Elizabeth City State University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,125 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($270 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 23%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/