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Overview |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Macon, GA | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 641 | 2,882 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyancollege.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $26,450 | $48,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,450 | $48,672 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,326 | $12,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,621 | $23,088 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,714 | $39,979 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,384 | 3,856 | ||
| Admitted | 859 | 3,223 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 62.1% | 83.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.6% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.28 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 876/943 | |||
| 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 |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,100 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $263 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 7% | 32% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 36% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 28% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 25% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
Wesleyan College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan College | 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
- McDaniel College is larger than than Wesleyan College based on total student enrollment (2,882 students vs. 641 students)
Wesleyan College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 84% more expensive to attend than Wesleyan College for in-state tuition ($48,672.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 84% higher at McDaniel College than Wesleyan College ($48,672.00 vs. $26,450.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan College than McDaniel College ($15,621 vs. $23,088)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wesleyan College are 11.2% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,326 vs. $12,594)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wesleyan College as McDaniel College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 61.8% larger than aid received Wesleyan College ($39,979 vs. $24,714)
Wesleyan College vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Wesleyan College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Wesleyan College (3.28)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (83.6%) than Wesleyan College (62.1%)
Wesleyan College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Wesleyan College (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $17,300 more per year than Wesleyan College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $36,100)
- Wesleyan College students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($25,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan College graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($263 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 38%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/