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Overview |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Fulton, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,508 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | williamwoods.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $26,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $26,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $10,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $23,363 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $20,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 1,487 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 914 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 23.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Dec 1, 2023 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $38,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,437 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $221 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 20% |
Students |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 24% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | WWU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than WWU based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,508 students)
McDaniel College vs. WWU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or WWU?
- McDaniel College is 76.6% more expensive to attend than WWU for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 76.6% higher at McDaniel College than William Woods University ($46,800.00 vs. $26,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at William Woods University than McDaniel College ($23,363 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at William Woods University are 17.7% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($10,450 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than William Woods University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 90.1% larger than aid received William Woods University ($38,848 vs. $20,431)
McDaniel College vs. WWU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or WWU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WWU or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 39 points higher than at WWU (1035)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at WWU (23)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at WWU (3.4)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than WWU (61.5%)
McDaniel College vs. WWU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or WWU? 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 WWU and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than William Woods University (74% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $14,800 more per year than WWU graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $38,600)
- William Woods University students graduate with a $5,563 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($21,437 vs. $27,000)
- WWU graduates are paying $58 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($221 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WWU students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/