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Overview |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Westminster, MD | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,000 | 24,145 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | mcdaniel.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,800 | $13,352 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,800 | $23,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,302 | $12,336 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,733 | $20,207 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,848 | $9,416 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,311 | 24,978 | ||
| Admitted | 3,537 | 21,610 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82% | 86.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.2% | 20.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,400 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 34% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 66% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 1% |
Students |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
McDaniel College | Ohio University | ||
| 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
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than McDaniel College based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,000 students)
McDaniel College vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, McDaniel College or Ohio University?
- McDaniel College is 250.5% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($46,800.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 97.3% higher at McDaniel College than Ohio University Main Campus ($46,800.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than McDaniel College ($20,207 vs. $23,733)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at McDaniel College are 0.3% lower than costs at Ohio University Main Campus ($12,302 vs. $12,336)
- More students receive financial grant aid at McDaniel College than Ohio University Main Campus (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by McDaniel College students is 312.6% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($38,848 vs. $9,416)
McDaniel College vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, McDaniel College or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or McDaniel College .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 34 points higher than at McDaniel College (1074)
- Incoming McDaniel College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman McDaniel College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than McDaniel College (82%)
McDaniel College vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, McDaniel College or Ohio University? 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 Ohio University and McDaniel College.
- The graduation rate at McDaniel College is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (74% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from McDaniel College earn on average $8,900 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($53,400 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than McDaniel College graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than McDaniel College graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More McDaniel College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/