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Overview |
McDaniel College | Dominican College | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Orangeburg, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 1,407 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #759 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | dc.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Dominican College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $31,220 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $31,220 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $14,020 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $23,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $22,666 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Dominican College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 1,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 1,436 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 89% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.09 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 953/1178 | |||
| 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 | Dominican College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Dominican College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $51,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Dominican College | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 33% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 17% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 10% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Dominican College | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Dominican 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (3,000 students vs. 1,407 students)
McDaniel College vs. Dominican College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Dominican College?
- McDaniel College is 49.9% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.9% higher at McDaniel College than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($46,800.00 vs. $31,220.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at McDaniel College than Dominican College ($23,733 vs. $23,747)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 14% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($12,302 vs. $14,020)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Dominican College of Blauvelt (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 71.4% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($38,848 vs. $22,666)
McDaniel College vs. Dominican College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Dominican College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dominican College or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 195 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.55 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- Dominican College has a higher acceptance rate (89%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Dominican College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Dominican 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 Dominican College and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (74% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $1,900 more per year than Dominican College graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $51,500)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican 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 Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/