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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI UB| Towson University | McDaniel College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,793 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #445 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,238 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,240 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,642 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,443 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,415 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,770 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 13,967 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 19/25 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1230 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 39% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 61% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 6% |
Students |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 27% | ||
Campus |
TU | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (19,793 students vs. 3,000 students)
TU vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 546.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $7,238.00)
- Out of state tuition is 101.4% higher at McDaniel College than Towson University ($46,800.00 vs. $23,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than McDaniel College ($14,443 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 10.9% lower than costs at Towson University ($12,302 vs. $13,642)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Towson University (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 240.3% larger than aid received Towson University ($38,848 vs. $11,415)
TU vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or TU .
- The average SAT score at Towson University (1081) is 7 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at TU (23)
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than TU (78.6%)
TU vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU 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 TU.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Towson University (74% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Towson University earn on average $100 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($53,500 vs. $53,400)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/