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Randolph-Macon Stevenson University TU Hood JMU SU Mount St. Mary's University CNU Hollins College UMBC Liberty University Maryland| McDaniel College | Roanoke College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
McDaniel College | Roanoke College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Salem, VA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,882 | 1,835 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #361 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | roanoke.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Roanoke College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,672 | $34,820 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,672 | $34,820 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,594 | $15,366 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,088 | $27,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,979 | $26,341 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Roanoke College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,856 | 6,829 | ||
| Admitted | 3,223 | 5,468 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 9.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1270 | |||
| 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 | Roanoke College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Roanoke College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $51,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Roanoke College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Roanoke 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 Roanoke College based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 1,835 students)
McDaniel College vs. Roanoke College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Roanoke College?
- McDaniel College is 39.8% more expensive to attend than Roanoke College for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.8% higher at McDaniel College than Roanoke College ($48,672.00 vs. $34,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Roanoke College ($23,088 vs. $27,695)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 22% lower than costs at Roanoke College ($12,594 vs. $15,366)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Roanoke College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 51.8% larger than aid received Roanoke College ($39,979 vs. $26,341)
McDaniel College vs. Roanoke College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Roanoke College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Roanoke College or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at Roanoke College (1092) is 18 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Roanoke College (24)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Roanoke College (3.56)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Roanoke College (80.1%)
McDaniel College vs. Roanoke College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Roanoke 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 Roanoke College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Roanoke College (74% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $2,200 more per year than Roanoke College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,200)
- Roanoke College and McDaniel College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Roanoke College and McDaniel College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Roanoke College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/