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Overview |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 100% |
Admission |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | |||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | 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 |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 6% |
Students |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Post University | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Post University is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (17,034 students vs. 3,000 students)
Post University vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 205.7% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 205.7% higher at McDaniel College than Post University ($46,800.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than McDaniel College ($18,307 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 6.1% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,600 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Post University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 333.2% larger than aid received Post University ($38,848 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Post University .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 181 points higher than at Post University (893)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Post University (19)
Post University vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post University 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Post University (74% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $9,100 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $44,300)
- McDaniel College and Post University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Post University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/