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Overview |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 172 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | pafa.org | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $40,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $40,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $17,512 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $48,191 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $16,087 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 80% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 183 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 91.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 11.4% | ||
| 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) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $22,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $274 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 31% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 69% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 7% |
Students |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 53% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 42% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | PAFA | ||
| 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 PAFA based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 172 students)
McDaniel College vs. PAFA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or PAFA?
- McDaniel College is 15.6% more expensive to attend than PAFA for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.6% higher at McDaniel College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($46,800.00 vs. $40,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than PAFA ($23,733 vs. $48,191)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 42.4% lower than costs at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($12,302 vs. $17,512)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 141.5% larger than aid received Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts ($38,848 vs. $16,087)
McDaniel College vs. PAFA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or PAFA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PAFA or McDaniel College .
- PAFA has a higher acceptance rate (91.3%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. PAFA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or PAFA? 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 PAFA and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (74% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $31,400 more per year than PAFA graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $22,000)
- Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,500 vs. $27,000)
- PAFA graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PAFA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/