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Overview |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Waterville, ME | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,737 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | thomas.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,954 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,954 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,998 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,070 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,732 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 869 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 845 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 97.2% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.7% | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $41,000 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 9% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 6% |
Students |
Thomas College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Thomas 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 Thomas College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,737 students)
Thomas College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Thomas College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 61.6% more expensive to attend than Thomas College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.6% higher at McDaniel College than Thomas College ($46,800.00 vs. $28,954.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas College than McDaniel College ($22,070 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas College are 2.5% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,998 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Thomas College as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 87.4% larger than aid received Thomas College ($38,848 vs. $20,732)
Thomas College vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Thomas College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Thomas College .
- Thomas College has a higher acceptance rate (97.2%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Thomas College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Thomas 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 Thomas College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Thomas College (74% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $12,400 more per year than Thomas College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $41,000)
- McDaniel College and Thomas College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- McDaniel College and Thomas College 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 Thomas College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/