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Overview |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Paul Smiths, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 686 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | paulsmiths.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $32,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $32,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $15,546 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $25,056 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $24,545 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 955 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 24% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 2.8 | ||
| 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) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 37% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $36,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 8% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 45% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 686 students)
McDaniel College vs. Paul Smith's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Paul Smith's College?
- McDaniel College is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Paul Smith's College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at McDaniel College than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($46,800.00 vs. $32,012.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Paul Smith's College ($23,733 vs. $25,056)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 26.4% lower than costs at Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($12,302 vs. $15,546)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 58.3% larger than aid received Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science ($38,848 vs. $24,545)
McDaniel College vs. Paul Smith's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Paul Smith's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Paul Smith's College or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Paul Smith's College (2.8)
- Paul Smith's College has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Paul Smith's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Paul Smith's 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 Paul Smith's College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science (74% vs. 37%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $16,700 more per year than Paul Smith's College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $36,700)
- Paul Smiths College of Arts and Science students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Paul Smith's College graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paul Smith's College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/