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Overview |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Hobbs, NM | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,882 | 1,034 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | usw.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,672 | $16,470 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,672 | $16,470 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,594 | $8,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,088 | $20,438 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,979 | $9,786 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,856 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,223 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 2.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | C+ | ||
| 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 | USW | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 18% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 12% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 47% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 26% |
Students |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 48% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | USW | ||
| 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 USW based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 1,034 students)
McDaniel College vs. USW Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or USW?
- McDaniel College is 195.5% more expensive to attend than USW for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $16,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 195.5% higher at McDaniel College than University of the Southwest ($48,672.00 vs. $16,470.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the Southwest than McDaniel College ($20,438 vs. $23,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the Southwest are 57.4% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,000 vs. $12,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than University of the Southwest (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 308.5% larger than aid received University of the Southwest ($39,979 vs. $9,786)
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or USW? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USW or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 1.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at USW (2.63)
McDaniel College vs. USW Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or USW? 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 USW and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than University of the Southwest (74% vs. 18%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,700 more per year than USW graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,700)
- University of the Southwest students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- USW graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former USW students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/