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Overview |
Columbia College | McDaniel College | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Westminster, MD | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,646 | 3,000 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colum.edu | mcdaniel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Columbia College | McDaniel College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $29,270 | $46,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $29,270 | $46,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,000 | $12,302 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,387 | $23,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $18,020 | $38,848 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Columbia College | McDaniel College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,701 | 4,311 | ||
| Admitted | 7,298 | 3,537 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.8%Open | 82% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22%Open | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Columbia College | McDaniel College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 41% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,300 | $53,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 46% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Columbia College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 15% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 6% |
Students |
Columbia College | McDaniel College | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 71% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Columbia 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
- Columbia College Chicago is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (6,646 students vs. 3,000 students)
Columbia College vs. McDaniel College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Columbia College or McDaniel College?
- McDaniel College is 59.9% more expensive to attend than Columbia College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.9% higher at McDaniel College than Columbia College Chicago ($46,800.00 vs. $29,270.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Columbia College ($23,733 vs. $28,387)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 46.3% lower than costs at Columbia College Chicago ($12,302 vs. $18,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Columbia College Chicago (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 115.6% larger than aid received Columbia College Chicago ($38,848 vs. $18,020)
Columbia College vs. McDaniel College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Columbia College or McDaniel College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between McDaniel College or Columbia College .
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Columbia College (3.41)
- Columbia College has a higher acceptance rate (94.8%) than McDaniel College (82%)
Columbia College vs. McDaniel College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Columbia 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 Columbia College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Columbia College Chicago (74% vs. 41%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $16,100 more per year than Columbia College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $37,300)
- Columbia College Chicago students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Columbia College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Columbia College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 46%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/