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Overview |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Moore, OK | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 281 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Free Will Baptist Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | hc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $11,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $11,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $7,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $20,952 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $8,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 154 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 66 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 42.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 59.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 16/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 846/1033 | |||
| 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 | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 33% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $39,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 18% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 8% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 52% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College | ||
| 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 281 students)
McDaniel College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College?
- McDaniel College is 293.9% more expensive to attend than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- Out of state tuition is 293.9% higher at McDaniel College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($46,800.00 vs. $11,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College than McDaniel College ($20,952 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College are 65.6% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($7,430 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 355.3% larger than aid received Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College ($38,848 vs. $8,532)
McDaniel College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 149 points higher than at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (925)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (20)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.54 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (3.1)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (42.9%)
McDaniel College vs. Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Hillsdale Free Will Baptist 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 Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College (74% vs. 33%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $14,400 more per year than Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $39,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students graduate with a $4,687 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($22,313 vs. $27,000)
- Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hillsdale Free Will Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/