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Overview |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Montgomery, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,882 | 1,448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #806 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | wvutech.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,672 | $8,064 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,672 | $20,120 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,594 | $13,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,088 | $11,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,979 | $9,577 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,856 | 1,005 | ||
| Admitted | 3,223 | 613 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.6% | 61% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 50.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 29% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,001 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 32% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 3% |
Students |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 80% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 20% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | West Virginia University Tech | ||
| 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 West Virginia University Tech based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 1,448 students)
McDaniel College vs. West Virginia University Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or West Virginia University Tech?
- McDaniel College is 503.6% more expensive to attend than West Virginia University Tech for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $8,064.00)
- Out of state tuition is 141.9% higher at McDaniel College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($48,672.00 vs. $20,120.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Virginia University Institute of Technology than McDaniel College ($11,015 vs. $23,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 3.4% lower than costs at West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($12,594 vs. $13,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 317.4% larger than aid received West Virginia University Institute of Technology ($39,979 vs. $9,577)
McDaniel College vs. West Virginia University Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or West Virginia University Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between West Virginia University Tech or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 92 points higher than at West Virginia University Tech (982)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at West Virginia University Tech (21)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at West Virginia University Tech (3.51)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than West Virginia University Tech (61%)
McDaniel College vs. West Virginia University Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or West Virginia University Tech? 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 West Virginia University Tech and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than West Virginia University Institute of Technology (74% vs. 29%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $2,800 more per year than West Virginia University Tech graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $50,600)
- West Virginia University Institute of Technology students graduate with a $2,999 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($24,001 vs. $27,000)
- West Virginia University Tech graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former West Virginia University Tech students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/