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Overview |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Little Rock, AR | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 497 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arkansasbaptist.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,760 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,760 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $8,826 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,164 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,560 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 100% |
Admission |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | - | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 2.6 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | C+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
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Academics |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 4% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $24,500 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 21% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $42,281 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $437 | $279 |
Diversity |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 77% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 95% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Arkansas Baptist College | McDaniel College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Arkansas Baptist College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 497 students)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arkansas Baptist College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 434.2% more expensive to attend than Arkansas Baptist College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 434.2% higher at McDaniel College than Arkansas Baptist College ($46,800.00 vs. $8,760.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arkansas Baptist College than McDaniel College ($7,164 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arkansas Baptist College are 39.4% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($8,826 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Arkansas Baptist College (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 149.7% larger than aid received Arkansas Baptist College ($38,848 vs. $15,560)
Which college is harder to get into, Arkansas Baptist College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Arkansas Baptist College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 1.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Arkansas Baptist College (2.6)
Arkansas Baptist College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arkansas Baptist 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 Arkansas Baptist College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Arkansas Baptist College (74% vs. 4%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $28,900 more per year than Arkansas Baptist College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $24,500)
- McDaniel College students graduate with a $15,281 lower median federal student loan debt than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $42,281)
- McDaniel College graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Arkansas Baptist College graduates. ($279 vs. $437)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arkansas Baptist College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 21%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/