McDaniel College vs. Hallmark University

Comparable Facts

Compare McDaniel College in Westminster, MD with Hallmark University in San Antonio, TX on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the tables above.

McDaniel College is larger than Hallmark University based on total student enrollment (2,868 students vs. 836 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• McDaniel College is located in Westminster, MD (Small Suburban setting); Hallmark University is in San Antonio, TX (Large City setting).
• McDaniel College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Hallmark University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: McDaniel College 13:1; Hallmark University 15:1.

Cost details

• Out-of-state tuition differs between McDaniel College and Hallmark University ($52,081 vs. $0).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at McDaniel College than at Hallmark University (100% vs. 60%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 460.4% larger than aid received by Hallmark University students ($40,721 vs. $7,266).

Admissions details

• SAT or ACT scores are test-free at McDaniel College, test optional at Hallmark University.
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 13.7% at McDaniel College vs. 98.3% at Hallmark University.

Loans and repayment

• Among federal student loan borrowers, Hallmark University graduates have a $7,840 lower median loan debt than McDaniel College graduates ($19,160 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Hallmark University graduates have an estimated $81 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than McDaniel College graduates ($198 vs. $279).
• More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hallmark University students, three years after graduation (81% vs. 32%).

Sources: U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS and College Scorecard. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.