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Overview |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 62% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| 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 Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 767 students)
McDaniel College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Alderson Broaddus College?
- McDaniel College is 50% more expensive to attend than Alderson Broaddus College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at McDaniel College than Alderson Broaddus College ($46,800.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than McDaniel College ($19,499 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 21% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($10,170 vs. $12,302)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Alderson Broaddus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 57.6% larger than aid received Alderson Broaddus College ($38,848 vs. $24,656)
McDaniel College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 94 points higher than at Alderson Broaddus College (980)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (21)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
McDaniel College vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (74% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $7,500 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $45,900)
- Alderson Broaddus College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alderson Broaddus 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 Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/