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Overview |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Vienna, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | ovu.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $9,190 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.19 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/23 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1090 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $36,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,650 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $254 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 52% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Ohio Valley University | ||
| 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 Ohio Valley University based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 273 students)
McDaniel College vs. Ohio Valley University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Ohio Valley University?
- McDaniel College is 108.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio Valley University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 108.9% higher at McDaniel College than Ohio Valley University ($46,800.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio Valley University are 33.9% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($9,190 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Ohio Valley University (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is ?% larger than aid received Ohio Valley University ($38,848 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Ohio Valley University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio Valley University or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Ohio Valley University (3.19)
McDaniel College vs. Ohio Valley University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Ohio Valley University? 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 Ohio Valley University and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Ohio Valley University (74% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $17,000 more per year than Ohio Valley University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $36,400)
- Ohio Valley University students graduate with a $2,350 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($24,650 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio Valley University graduates are paying $25 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($254 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio Valley University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/