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Overview |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.46 | ||
| 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 considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Temple | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Temple?
- McDaniel College is 131.6% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.9% higher at McDaniel College than Temple University ($46,800.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Temple ($23,733 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 27.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,302 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 235.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($38,848 vs. $11,575)
McDaniel College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Temple (3.46)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Temple (79.7%)
McDaniel College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Temple? 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 Temple and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Temple University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $2,900 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $53,400)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/