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Overview |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 6% |
Students |
SHU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 3,000 students)
SHU vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 1.1% more expensive to attend than SHU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at McDaniel College than Sacred Heart University ($46,800.00 vs. $46,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than SHU ($23,733 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 42.4% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($12,302 vs. $17,520)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Sacred Heart University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 99.4% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($38,848 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or SHU .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at SHU (3.55)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Sacred Heart University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $6,300 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $53,400)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SHU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/