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Overview |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | |||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
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Academics |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 0% | ||
| % International | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Maryland | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 3,000 students)
Maryland vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 382.7% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at McDaniel College than University of Maryland College Park ($46,800.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than McDaniel College ($16,210 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 18.5% lower than costs at University of Maryland College Park ($12,302 vs. $14,576)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 245.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($38,848 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 241 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at McDaniel College (3.64)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than McDaniel College (82% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $14,900 more per year than McDaniel College graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $53,400)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/