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Overview |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 852 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | coxcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $10,646 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $10,646 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $11,168 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 3 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 33.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 100% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
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Academics |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 92% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $40,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,184 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $208 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 1% | ||
| % International | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 5% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 0% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Cox College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- McDaniel College is larger than than Cox College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 852 students)
McDaniel College vs. Cox College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Cox College?
- McDaniel College is 339.6% more expensive to attend than Cox College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Out of state tuition is 339.6% higher at McDaniel College than Cox College ($46,800.00 vs. $10,646.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cox College are 10.2% lower than costs at McDaniel College ($11,168 vs. $12,302)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Cox College (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is ?% larger than aid received Cox College ($38,848 vs. $0)
McDaniel College vs. Cox College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Cox College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cox College or McDaniel College .
- McDaniel College has a higher acceptance rate (82%) than Cox College (33.3%)
McDaniel College vs. Cox College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Cox 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 Cox College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at Cox College is higher than McDaniel College (92% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $12,800 more per year than Cox College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $40,600)
- Cox College students graduate with a $6,816 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($20,184 vs. $27,000)
- Cox College graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cox College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/