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Overview |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Augusta, GA | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 310 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | paine.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,706 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,706 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,512 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,877 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,755 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,302 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 1,701 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.5% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 5.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.81 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/19 | |||
| SAT Range | 776/976 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $28,400 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 15% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $35,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $369 | $279 |
Diversity |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 89% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Paine College | McDaniel College | ||
| 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 Paine College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 310 students)
Paine College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Paine College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 268.3% more expensive to attend than Paine College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 268.3% higher at McDaniel College than Paine College ($46,800.00 vs. $12,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Paine College than McDaniel College ($15,877 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Paine College are 63.8% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($7,512 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Paine College as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 230.5% larger than aid received Paine College ($38,848 vs. $11,755)
Paine College vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Paine College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Paine College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 325 points higher than at Paine College (749)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Paine College (16)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.83 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Paine College (2.81)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Paine College (51.5%)
Paine College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Paine College or McDaniel College? 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 McDaniel College and Paine College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Paine College (74% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $25,000 more per year than Paine College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $28,400)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $8,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Paine College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $35,750)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $90 less per month on federal student loans than Paine College graduates. ($279 vs. $369)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Paine College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 15%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/