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Overview |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Salem, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,315 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | kent.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $6,962 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $16,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $8,882 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $10,324 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $5,185 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 87% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.27 | ||
| 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) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 19:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 19% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $40,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 46% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,825 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $267 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Kent State University at Salem | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Kent State University at Salem based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,315 students)
McDaniel College vs. Kent State University at Salem Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Kent State University at Salem?
- McDaniel College is 572.2% more expensive to attend than Kent State University at Salem for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $6,962.00)
- Out of state tuition is 191.3% higher at McDaniel College than Kent State University at Salem ($46,800.00 vs. $16,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kent State University at Salem than McDaniel College ($10,324 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kent State University at Salem are 38.5% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,882 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Kent State University at Salem (100% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 649.2% larger than aid received Kent State University at Salem ($38,848 vs. $5,185)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Kent State University at Salem? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Kent State University at Salem or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Kent State University at Salem (3.27)
McDaniel College vs. Kent State University at Salem Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Kent State University at Salem? 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 Kent State University at Salem and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Kent State University at Salem (74% vs. 19%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $13,100 more per year than Kent State University at Salem graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $40,300)
- Kent State University at Salem students graduate with a $1,175 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,825 vs. $27,000)
- Kent State University at Salem graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($267 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Kent State University at Salem 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/