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Overview |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Tyler, TX | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 642 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Methodist Episcopal | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | texascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $8,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $8,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $11,174 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $10,263 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 61% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 2.9 | ||
| 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) | |||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 6% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $27,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 14% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $31,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $320 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | Yes | ||
| % White | 70% | 2% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 87% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 19% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | TC | ||
| 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than TC based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 642 students)
McDaniel College vs. TC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or TC?
- McDaniel College is 470.2% more expensive to attend than TC for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 470.2% higher at McDaniel College than Texas College ($46,800.00 vs. $8,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Texas College than McDaniel College ($11,174 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Texas College are 46.5% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,400 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Texas College (100% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 278.5% larger than aid received Texas College ($38,848 vs. $10,263)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or TC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TC or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at TC (2.9)
McDaniel College vs. TC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or TC? 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 TC and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Texas College (74% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $25,600 more per year than TC graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $27,800)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than TC graduates. ($27,000 vs. $31,000)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than TC graduates. ($279 vs. $320)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TC students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 14%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/