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Overview |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 465 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | villa.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $25,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $25,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $8,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $14,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $17,558 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 500 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 391 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 78.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 2.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 730/1050 | |||
| 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 | Villa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $27,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $206 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 26% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 6% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Villa | ||
| 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 Villa based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 465 students)
McDaniel College vs. Villa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Villa?
- McDaniel College is 80.5% more expensive to attend than Villa for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.5% higher at McDaniel College than Villa Maria College ($46,800.00 vs. $25,930.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villa Maria College than McDaniel College ($14,576 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Villa Maria College are 42.7% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,620 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Villa Maria College (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 121.3% larger than aid received Villa Maria College ($38,848 vs. $17,558)
McDaniel College vs. Villa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Villa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villa or McDaniel College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Villa (2.87)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Villa (78.2%)
McDaniel College vs. Villa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Villa? 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 Villa and McDaniel College.
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $25,500 more per year than Villa graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $27,900)
- Villa Maria College students graduate with a $7,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($20,000 vs. $27,000)
- Villa graduates are paying $73 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($206 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Villa 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/