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Overview |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Plainfield, VT | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 320 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | goddard.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $18,212 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $18,212 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $2,100 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $17,931 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $10,002 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 67% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 21 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 18 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 85.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 66.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 6:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $214 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 18% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Goddard College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 0% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 100% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Goddard 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 Goddard College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 320 students)
McDaniel College vs. Goddard College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Goddard College?
- McDaniel College is 157% more expensive to attend than Goddard College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- Out of state tuition is 157% higher at McDaniel College than Goddard College ($46,800.00 vs. $18,212.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goddard College than McDaniel College ($17,931 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goddard College are 485.8% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($2,100 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Goddard College (100% vs. 67%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 288.4% larger than aid received Goddard College ($38,848 vs. $10,002)
McDaniel College vs. Goddard College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Goddard College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Goddard College or McDaniel College .
- Goddard College has a higher acceptance rate (85.7%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Goddard College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Goddard 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 Goddard College and McDaniel College.
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $18,900 more per year than Goddard College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $34,500)
- Goddard College students graduate with a $6,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($20,750 vs. $27,000)
- Goddard College graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($214 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Goddard College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/