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Overview |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Indiana, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 8,816 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #906 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | iup.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $13,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $12,542 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $20,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $8,697 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 8,603 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 7,910 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1150 | |||
| 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 | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 4% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (8,816 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus?
- McDaniel College is 506.5% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 236.9% higher at McDaniel College than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($46,800.00 vs. $13,890.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than McDaniel College ($20,205 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 2% lower than costs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($12,302 vs. $12,542)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College as Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 346.7% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($38,848 vs. $8,697)
McDaniel College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at McDaniel College (1074) is 119 points higher than at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (955)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (20)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus? 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (74% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $11,200 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $42,200)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and McDaniel College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus and McDaniel College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/