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Overview |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 487 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | pnca.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $45,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $45,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $17,844 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $44,616 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $20,309 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 471 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 445 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 94.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.2% | ||
| 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 | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $29,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,981 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 76% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 12% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 38% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 61% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Pacific Northwest College of Art | ||
| 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 487 students)
McDaniel College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Pacific Northwest College of Art?
- McDaniel College is 4% more expensive to attend than Pacific Northwest College of Art for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at McDaniel College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($46,800.00 vs. $45,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Pacific Northwest College of Art ($23,733 vs. $44,616)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 45% lower than costs at Pacific Northwest College of Art ($12,302 vs. $17,844)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Pacific Northwest College of Art (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 91.3% larger than aid received Pacific Northwest College of Art ($38,848 vs. $20,309)
McDaniel College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pacific Northwest College of Art or McDaniel College .
- Pacific Northwest College of Art has a higher acceptance rate (94.5%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Pacific Northwest College of Art Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Pacific Northwest College of Art? 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 Pacific Northwest College of Art and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Pacific Northwest College of Art (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $23,500 more per year than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $29,900)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $981 lower median federal student loan debt than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,981)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Pacific Northwest College of Art graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pacific Northwest College of Art students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/