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Overview |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 100% |
Admission |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 6% |
Students |
UMBC | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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
- University of Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 3,000 students)
UMBC vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 416.8% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.3% higher at McDaniel College than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($46,800.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than McDaniel College ($17,692 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 8.7% lower than costs at University of Maryland Baltimore County ($12,302 vs. $13,378)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than University of Maryland Baltimore County (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 337% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($38,848 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or UMBC .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland Baltimore County (1209) is 135 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming UMBC students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at McDaniel College (24)
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than UMBC (80.6%)
UMBC vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $6,100 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $53,400)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC 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/